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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.05, 13,878.21 and 3,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.05, 13,878.21 and 3,012.10 is: 4,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.05 : 13,878.21 = 3,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.05/13,878.21 = 3,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.05x = 13,878.21 × 3,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.05x = 41,802,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,556.34/9,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.19

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