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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.70, 13,864.73 and 3,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.70, 13,864.73 and 3,001.73 is: 4,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.70 : 13,864.73 = 3,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.70/13,864.73 = 3,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.70x = 13,864.73 × 3,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.70x = 41,618,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618,091.65/9,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.30

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