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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.11, 13,876.61 and 3,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.11, 13,876.61 and 3,008.66 is: 4,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.11 : 13,876.61 = 3,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.11/13,876.61 = 3,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.11x = 13,876.61 × 3,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.11x = 41,749,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,949.41/9,250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.46

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