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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.21, 13,859.02 and 4,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.21, 13,859.02 and 4,504.51 is: 6,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.21 : 13,859.02 = 4,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.21/13,859.02 = 4,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.21x = 13,859.02 × 4,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.21x = 62,428,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,428,091.80/9,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.02

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