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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.57, 13,872.83 and 3,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.57, 13,872.83 and 3,007.10 is: 4,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.57 : 13,872.83 = 3,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.57/13,872.83 = 3,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.57x = 13,872.83 × 3,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.57x = 41,716,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,987.09/9,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.13

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