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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439, 57,658.50 and 9,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439, 57,658.50 and 9,255 is: 13,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439 : 57,658.50 = 9,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439/57,658.50 = 9,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439x = 57,658.50 × 9,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439x = 533,629,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,629,417.50/38,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.50

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