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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.08, 13,875.80 and 3,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.08, 13,875.80 and 3,328.17 is: 4,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.08 : 13,875.80 = 3,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.08/13,875.80 = 3,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.08x = 13,875.80 × 3,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.08x = 46,181,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181,004.65/9,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.50

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