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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.72, 13,877.58 and 3,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.72, 13,877.58 and 3,095.72 is: 4,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.72 : 13,877.58 = 3,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.72/13,877.58 = 3,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.72x = 13,877.58 × 3,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.72x = 42,961,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,078.81/9,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.58

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