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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.64, 13,866.82 and 3,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.64, 13,866.82 and 3,004.75 is: 4,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.64 : 13,866.82 = 3,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.64/13,866.82 = 3,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.64x = 13,866.82 × 3,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.64x = 41,666,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,666,327.40/9,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.59

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