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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.21, 13,878.54 and 3,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.21, 13,878.54 and 3,012.24 is: 4,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.21 : 13,878.54 = 3,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.21/13,878.54 = 3,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.21x = 13,878.54 × 3,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.21x = 41,805,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,805,493.33/9,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.43

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