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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206, 13,809.04 and 3,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206, 13,809.04 and 3,050 is: 4,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206 : 13,809.04 = 3,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206/13,809.04 = 3,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206x = 13,809.04 × 3,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206x = 42,117,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,117,572/9,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.01

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