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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.15, 13,871.60 and 3,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.15, 13,871.60 and 3,008.64 is: 4,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.15 : 13,871.60 = 3,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.15/13,871.60 = 3,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.15x = 13,871.60 × 3,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.15x = 41,734,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734,715.81/9,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.79

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