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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.18, 13,862.85 and 3,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.18, 13,862.85 and 3,002.59 is: 4,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.18 : 13,862.85 = 3,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.18/13,862.85 = 3,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.18x = 13,862.85 × 3,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.18x = 41,624,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,624,454.78/9,244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.77

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