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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.39, 13,867.93 and 3,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.39, 13,867.93 and 3,005.47 is: 4,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.39 : 13,867.93 = 3,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.39/13,867.93 = 3,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.39x = 13,867.93 × 3,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.39x = 41,679,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679,647.58/9,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.67

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