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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249, 13,875.33 and 3,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249, 13,875.33 and 3,008.61 is: 4,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249 : 13,875.33 = 3,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249/13,875.33 = 3,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249x = 13,875.33 × 3,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249x = 41,745,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,456.59/9,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.51

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