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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.60, 13,865.44 and 3,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.60, 13,865.44 and 3,404.64 is: 5,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.60 : 13,865.44 = 3,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.60/13,865.44 = 3,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.60x = 13,865.44 × 3,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.60x = 47,206,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206,831.64/9,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.66

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