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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.32, 13,869.66 and 3,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.32, 13,869.66 and 3,089 is: 4,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.32 : 13,869.66 = 3,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.32/13,869.66 = 3,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.32x = 13,869.66 × 3,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.32x = 42,843,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,379.74/9,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.06

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