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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.36, 13,873.85 and 3,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.36, 13,873.85 and 3,006.36 is: 4,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.36 : 13,873.85 = 3,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.36/13,873.85 = 3,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.36x = 13,873.85 × 3,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.36x = 41,709,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709,787.69/9,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.97

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