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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.01, 13,873.38 and 3,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.01, 13,873.38 and 3,009.48 is: 4,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.01 : 13,873.38 = 3,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.01/13,873.38 = 3,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.01x = 13,873.38 × 3,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.01x = 41,751,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,659.64/9,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.20

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