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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.30, 13,885.75 and 3,413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.30, 13,885.75 and 3,413.01 is: 5,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.30 : 13,885.75 = 3,413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.30/13,885.75 = 3,413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.30x = 13,885.75 × 3,413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.30x = 47,392,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,195.07/9,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.21

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