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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.68, 13,876.55 and 3,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.68, 13,876.55 and 3,011.24 is: 4,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.68 : 13,876.55 = 3,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.68/13,876.55 = 3,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.68x = 13,876.55 × 3,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.68x = 41,785,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,653.35/9,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.03

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