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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.66, 13,869.98 and 3,090.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.66, 13,869.98 and 3,090.66 is: 4,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.66 : 13,869.98 = 3,090.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.66/13,869.98 = 3,090.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.66x = 13,869.98 × 3,090.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.66x = 42,867,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867,353.90/9,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.98

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