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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.61, 13,872.92 and 3,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.61, 13,872.92 and 3,009.18 is: 4,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.61 : 13,872.92 = 3,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.61/13,872.92 = 3,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.61x = 13,872.92 × 3,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.61x = 41,746,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,098.36/9,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.77

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