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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.20, 13,866.98 and 3,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.20, 13,866.98 and 3,003.23 is: 4,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.20 : 13,866.98 = 3,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.20/13,866.98 = 3,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.20x = 13,866.98 × 3,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.20x = 41,645,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,645,645.99/9,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.55

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