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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.24, 13,873.98 and 3,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.24, 13,873.98 and 3,091.24 is: 4,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.24 : 13,873.98 = 3,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.24/13,873.98 = 3,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.24x = 13,873.98 × 3,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.24x = 42,887,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,887,801.94/9,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.90

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