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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.15, 13,867.59 and 3,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.15, 13,867.59 and 3,005.25 is: 4,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.15 : 13,867.59 = 3,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.15/13,867.59 = 3,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.15x = 13,867.59 × 3,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.15x = 41,675,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675,574.85/9,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.34

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