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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.99, 13,863.42 and 3,000.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.99, 13,863.42 and 3,000.51 is: 4,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.99 : 13,863.42 = 3,000.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.99/13,863.42 = 3,000.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.99x = 13,863.42 × 3,000.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.99x = 41,597,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,597,315.34/9,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.39

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