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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.56, 13,875.84 and 3,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.56, 13,875.84 and 3,098.88 is: 4,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.56 : 13,875.84 = 3,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.56/13,875.84 = 3,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.56x = 13,875.84 × 3,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.56x = 42,999,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,563.06/9,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.32

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