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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.48, 13,878.60 and 3,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.48, 13,878.60 and 3,012.72 is: 4,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.48 : 13,878.60 = 3,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.48/13,878.60 = 3,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.48x = 13,878.60 × 3,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.48x = 41,812,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,335.79/9,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.04

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