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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.07, 13,869.87 and 3,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.07, 13,869.87 and 3,005.94 is: 4,509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.07 : 13,869.87 = 3,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.07/13,869.87 = 3,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.07x = 13,869.87 × 3,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.07x = 41,692,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,063.13/9,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.16

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