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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.21, 13,874.04 and 3,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.21, 13,874.04 and 3,009.24 is: 4,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.21 : 13,874.04 = 3,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.21/13,874.04 = 3,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.21x = 13,874.04 × 3,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.21x = 41,750,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,316.13/9,249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.93

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