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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.82, 13,878.54 and 4,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.82, 13,878.54 and 4,254.12 is: 6,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.82 : 13,878.54 = 4,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.82/13,878.54 = 4,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.82x = 13,878.54 × 4,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.82x = 59,040,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,040,974.58/9,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.55

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