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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.58, 13,879.52 and 4,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.58, 13,879.52 and 4,052.81 is: 6,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.58 : 13,879.52 = 4,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.58/13,879.52 = 4,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.58x = 13,879.52 × 4,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.58x = 56,251,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,087.08/9,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.82

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