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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.59, 13,873.41 and 3,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.59, 13,873.41 and 3,007.62 is: 4,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.59 : 13,873.41 = 3,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.59/13,873.41 = 3,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.59x = 13,873.41 × 3,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.59x = 41,725,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,945.38/9,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.09

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