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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.88, 13,876.32 and 3,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.88, 13,876.32 and 3,011.44 is: 4,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.88 : 13,876.32 = 3,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.88/13,876.32 = 3,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.88x = 13,876.32 × 3,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.88x = 41,787,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787,705.10/9,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.16

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