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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.72, 13,870.08 and 4,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.72, 13,870.08 and 4,866.24 is: 7,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.72 : 13,870.08 = 4,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.72/13,870.08 = 4,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.72x = 13,870.08 × 4,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.72x = 67,495,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495,138.10/9,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.36

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