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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.99, 13,876.62 and 3,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.99, 13,876.62 and 3,011.04 is: 4,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.99 : 13,876.62 = 3,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.99/13,876.62 = 3,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.99x = 13,876.62 × 3,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.99x = 41,782,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782,973.45/9,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.59

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