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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.89, 13,868.84 and 3,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.89, 13,868.84 and 3,089.89 is: 4,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.89 : 13,868.84 = 3,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.89/13,868.84 = 3,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.89x = 13,868.84 × 3,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.89x = 42,853,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853,174.58/9,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.84

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