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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.06, 13,862.29 and 3,000.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.06, 13,862.29 and 3,000.09 is: 4,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.06 : 13,862.29 = 3,000.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.06/13,862.29 = 3,000.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.06x = 13,862.29 × 3,000.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.06x = 41,588,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588,117.61/9,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.85

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