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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.02, 13,871.16 and 3,405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.02, 13,871.16 and 3,405.54 is: 5,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.02 : 13,871.16 = 3,405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.02/13,871.16 = 3,405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.02x = 13,871.16 × 3,405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.02x = 47,238,790.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,790.23/9,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.23

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