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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.84, 13,869.50 and 3,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.84, 13,869.50 and 3,089.32 is: 4,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.84 : 13,869.50 = 3,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.84/13,869.50 = 3,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.84x = 13,869.50 × 3,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.84x = 42,847,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,847,323.74/9,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.73

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