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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.56, 13,865.90 and 3,004.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.56, 13,865.90 and 3,004.85 is: 4,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.56 : 13,865.90 = 3,004.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.56/13,865.90 = 3,004.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.56x = 13,865.90 × 3,004.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.56x = 41,664,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,664,908.16/9,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.01

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