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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.18, 13,865.85 and 3,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.18, 13,865.85 and 3,004.59 is: 4,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.18 : 13,865.85 = 3,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.18/13,865.85 = 3,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.18x = 13,865.85 × 3,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.18x = 41,661,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661,194.25/9,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.77

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