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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.68, 13,869.66 and 3,090.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.68, 13,869.66 and 3,090.68 is: 4,635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.68 : 13,869.66 = 3,090.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.68/13,869.66 = 3,090.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.68x = 13,869.66 × 3,090.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.68x = 42,866,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866,680.77/9,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.90

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