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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.14, 13,878.38 and 3,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.14, 13,878.38 and 3,012.13 is: 4,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.14 : 13,878.38 = 3,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.14/13,878.38 = 3,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.14x = 13,878.38 × 3,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.14x = 41,803,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803,400.30/9,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.24

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