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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.46, 13,878.50 and 3,009.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.46, 13,878.50 and 3,009.47 is: 4,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.46 : 13,878.50 = 3,009.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.46/13,878.50 = 3,009.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.46x = 13,878.50 × 3,009.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.46x = 41,766,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766,844.96/9,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.62

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