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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.75, 13,867.82 and 3,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.75, 13,867.82 and 3,003.78 is: 4,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.75 : 13,867.82 = 3,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.75/13,867.82 = 3,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.75x = 13,867.82 × 3,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.75x = 41,655,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655,865.34/9,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.38

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