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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.43, 13,872.22 and 3,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.43, 13,872.22 and 3,325.73 is: 4,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.43 : 13,872.22 = 3,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.43/13,872.22 = 3,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.43x = 13,872.22 × 3,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.43x = 46,135,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,135,180.55/9,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.36

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