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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.58, 13,869.30 and 3,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.58, 13,869.30 and 3,005.34 is: 4,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.58 : 13,869.30 = 3,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.58/13,869.30 = 3,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.58x = 13,869.30 × 3,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.58x = 41,681,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681,962.06/9,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.31

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