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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.49, 13,875.86 and 3,010.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.49, 13,875.86 and 3,010.53 is: 4,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.49 : 13,875.86 = 3,010.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.49/13,875.86 = 3,010.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.49x = 13,875.86 × 3,010.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.49x = 41,773,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773,735.02/9,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.84

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