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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.89, 13,878.81 and 3,408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.89, 13,878.81 and 3,408.48 is: 5,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.89 : 13,878.81 = 3,408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.89/13,878.81 = 3,408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.89x = 13,878.81 × 3,408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.89x = 47,305,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,305,646.31/9,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.08

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