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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.76, 13,876.08 and 4,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.76, 13,876.08 and 4,251.04 is: 6,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.76 : 13,876.08 = 4,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.76/13,876.08 = 4,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.76x = 13,876.08 × 4,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.76x = 58,987,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987,771.12/9,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.22

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