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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.33, 13,877.75 and 3,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.33, 13,877.75 and 3,011.21 is: 4,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.33 : 13,877.75 = 3,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.33/13,877.75 = 3,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.33x = 13,877.75 × 3,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.33x = 41,788,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788,819.58/9,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.06

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