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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.44, 13,869.78 and 3,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.44, 13,869.78 and 3,091 is: 4,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.44 : 13,869.78 = 3,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.44/13,869.78 = 3,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.44x = 13,869.78 × 3,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.44x = 42,871,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871,489.98/9,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.54

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