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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.47, 13,872.52 and 3,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.47, 13,872.52 and 3,005.45 is: 4,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.47 : 13,872.52 = 3,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.47/13,872.52 = 3,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.47x = 13,872.52 × 3,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.47x = 41,693,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,212.78/9,247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.61

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