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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.98, 13,863.17 and 3,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.98, 13,863.17 and 3,003.08 is: 4,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.98 : 13,863.17 = 3,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.98/13,863.17 = 3,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.98x = 13,863.17 × 3,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.98x = 41,632,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632,129.86/9,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.19

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