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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.70, 13,867.73 and 3,003.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.70, 13,867.73 and 3,003.73 is: 4,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.70 : 13,867.73 = 3,003.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.70/13,867.73 = 3,003.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.70x = 13,867.73 × 3,003.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.70x = 41,654,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,916.63/9,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.30

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