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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.49, 13,854.65 and 3,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.49, 13,854.65 and 3,001.96 is: 4,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.49 : 13,854.65 = 3,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.49/13,854.65 = 3,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.49x = 13,854.65 × 3,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.49x = 41,591,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591,107.42/9,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.42

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