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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.79, 13,876.36 and 3,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.79, 13,876.36 and 3,010.78 is: 4,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.79 : 13,876.36 = 3,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.79/13,876.36 = 3,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.79x = 13,876.36 × 3,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.79x = 41,778,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,676.98/9,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.23

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