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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.72, 13,867.29 and 3,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.72, 13,867.29 and 3,403.14 is: 5,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.72 : 13,867.29 = 3,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.72/13,867.29 = 3,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.72x = 13,867.29 × 3,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.72x = 47,192,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192,329.29/9,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.03

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