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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.07, 13,870.39 and 3,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.07, 13,870.39 and 3,006.23 is: 4,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.07 : 13,870.39 = 3,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.07/13,870.39 = 3,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.07x = 13,870.39 × 3,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.07x = 41,697,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,589.32/9,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.79

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