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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.68, 13,897.16 and 3,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.68, 13,897.16 and 3,024.67 is: 4,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.68 : 13,897.16 = 3,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.68/13,897.16 = 3,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.68x = 13,897.16 × 3,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.68x = 42,034,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,322.94/9,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.05

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