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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.84, 13,872.48 and 3,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.84, 13,872.48 and 3,403.28 is: 5,104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.84 : 13,872.48 = 3,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.84/13,872.48 = 3,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.84x = 13,872.48 × 3,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.84x = 47,211,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,933.73/9,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.08

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