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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.42, 13,872.74 and 3,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.42, 13,872.74 and 3,404.66 is: 5,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.42 : 13,872.74 = 3,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.42/13,872.74 = 3,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.42x = 13,872.74 × 3,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.42x = 47,231,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,962.97/9,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.48

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