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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.05, 13,873.38 and 3,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.05, 13,873.38 and 3,006.06 is: 4,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.05 : 13,873.38 = 3,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.05/13,873.38 = 3,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.05x = 13,873.38 × 3,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.05x = 41,704,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,704,212.68/9,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.51

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