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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.96, 13,871.68 and 3,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.96, 13,871.68 and 3,008.99 is: 4,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.96 : 13,871.68 = 3,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.96/13,871.68 = 3,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.96x = 13,871.68 × 3,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.96x = 41,739,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,746.40/9,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.91

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