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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.21, 13,879.62 and 3,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.21, 13,879.62 and 3,010.22 is: 4,515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.21 : 13,879.62 = 3,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.21/13,879.62 = 3,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.21x = 13,879.62 × 3,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.21x = 41,780,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780,640.32/9,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.75

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