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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.22, 13,875.54 and 3,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.22, 13,875.54 and 3,011.34 is: 4,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.22 : 13,875.54 = 3,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.22/13,875.54 = 3,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.22x = 13,875.54 × 3,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.22x = 41,783,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783,968.62/9,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.59

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