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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.38, 13,867.86 and 3,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.38, 13,867.86 and 3,004.54 is: 4,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.38 : 13,867.86 = 3,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.38/13,867.86 = 3,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.38x = 13,867.86 × 3,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.38x = 41,666,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,666,577.79/9,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.26

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