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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.25, 13,877.60 and 3,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.25, 13,877.60 and 3,328.91 is: 4,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.25 : 13,877.60 = 3,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.25/13,877.60 = 3,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.25x = 13,877.60 × 3,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.25x = 46,197,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197,281.42/9,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.63

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