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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.26, 13,869.66 and 3,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.26, 13,869.66 and 3,006.20 is: 4,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.26 : 13,869.66 = 3,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.26/13,869.66 = 3,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.26x = 13,869.66 × 3,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.26x = 41,694,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,971.89/9,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.39

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