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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.54, 13,877.43 and 3,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.54, 13,877.43 and 3,011.58 is: 4,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.54 : 13,877.43 = 3,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.54/13,877.43 = 3,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.54x = 13,877.43 × 3,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.54x = 41,793,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,001.93/9,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.41

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