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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.79, 13,864.50 and 3,000.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.79, 13,864.50 and 3,000.65 is: 4,501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.79 : 13,864.50 = 3,000.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.79/13,864.50 = 3,000.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.79x = 13,864.50 × 3,000.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.79x = 41,602,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,602,442.60/9,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.56

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