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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.38, 13,743.71 and 3,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.38, 13,743.71 and 3,006.38 is: 4,509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.38 : 13,743.71 = 3,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.38/13,743.71 = 3,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.38x = 13,743.71 × 3,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.38x = 41,318,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,731.12/9,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.61

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