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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.66, 13,869.12 and 4,045.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.66, 13,869.12 and 4,045.89 is: 6,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.66 : 13,869.12 = 4,045.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.66/13,869.12 = 4,045.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.66x = 13,869.12 × 4,045.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.66x = 56,112,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112,933.92/9,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.42

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