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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.98, 13,864.67 and 3,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.98, 13,864.67 and 3,004.08 is: 4,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.98 : 13,864.67 = 3,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.98/13,864.67 = 3,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.98x = 13,864.67 × 3,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.98x = 41,650,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,577.85/9,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.70

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