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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.33, 13,879.25 and 3,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.33, 13,879.25 and 3,012.21 is: 4,518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.33 : 13,879.25 = 3,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.33/13,879.25 = 3,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.33x = 13,879.25 × 3,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.33x = 41,807,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807,215.64/9,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.56

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