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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.28, 13,872.09 and 3,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.28, 13,872.09 and 3,008.25 is: 4,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.28 : 13,872.09 = 3,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.28/13,872.09 = 3,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.28x = 13,872.09 × 3,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.28x = 41,730,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,730,714.74/9,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.27

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