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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.64, 13,869.81 and 3,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.64, 13,869.81 and 3,006.72 is: 4,509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.64 : 13,869.81 = 3,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.64/13,869.81 = 3,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.64x = 13,869.81 × 3,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.64x = 41,702,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,635.12/9,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.55

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