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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.50, 13,879.08 and 3,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.50, 13,879.08 and 3,011.11 is: 4,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.50 : 13,879.08 = 3,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.50/13,879.08 = 3,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.50x = 13,879.08 × 3,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.50x = 41,791,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791,436.58/9,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.26

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