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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.05, 13,871.88 and 3,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.05, 13,871.88 and 3,005.06 is: 4,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.05 : 13,871.88 = 3,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.05/13,871.88 = 3,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.05x = 13,871.88 × 3,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.05x = 41,685,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,762.35/9,247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.01

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