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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.18, 13,861.35 and 3,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.18, 13,861.35 and 3,001.59 is: 4,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.18 : 13,861.35 = 3,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.18/13,861.35 = 3,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.18x = 13,861.35 × 3,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.18x = 41,606,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,606,089.55/9,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.27

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