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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.24, 13,897.50 and 3,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.24, 13,897.50 and 3,341.90 is: 5,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.24 : 13,897.50 = 3,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.24/13,897.50 = 3,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.24x = 13,897.50 × 3,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.24x = 46,444,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,444,055.25/9,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.18

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