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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.18, 13,864.35 and 3,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.18, 13,864.35 and 3,003.59 is: 4,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.18 : 13,864.35 = 3,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.18/13,864.35 = 3,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.18x = 13,864.35 × 3,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.18x = 41,642,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,823.02/9,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.27

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