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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.42, 13,877.24 and 3,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.42, 13,877.24 and 3,407.66 is: 5,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.42 : 13,877.24 = 3,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.42/13,877.24 = 3,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.42x = 13,877.24 × 3,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.42x = 47,288,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288,915.66/9,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.98

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