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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.18, 13,864.34 and 3,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.18, 13,864.34 and 3,003.60 is: 4,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.18 : 13,864.34 = 3,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.18/13,864.34 = 3,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.18x = 13,864.34 × 3,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.18x = 41,642,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,931.62/9,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.29

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