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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.62, 13,897.38 and 3,024.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.62, 13,897.38 and 3,024.63 is: 4,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.62 : 13,897.38 = 3,024.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.62/13,897.38 = 3,024.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.62x = 13,897.38 × 3,024.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.62x = 42,034,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,417.35/9,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.09

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