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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.44, 13,885.92 and 3,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.44, 13,885.92 and 3,411.36 is: 5,119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.44 : 13,885.92 = 3,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.44/13,885.92 = 3,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.44x = 13,885.92 × 3,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.44x = 47,369,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,872.05/9,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.16

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