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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.68, 13,869.60 and 3,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.68, 13,869.60 and 3,007.09 is: 4,509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.68 : 13,869.60 = 3,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.68/13,869.60 = 3,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.68x = 13,869.60 × 3,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.68x = 41,707,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,135.46/9,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.52

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