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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.42, 13,901.62 and 3,345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.42, 13,901.62 and 3,345.09 is: 5,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.42 : 13,901.62 = 3,345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.42/13,901.62 = 3,345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.42x = 13,901.62 × 3,345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.42x = 46,502,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,170.05/9,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.27

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