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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.59, 13,880.18 and 3,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.59, 13,880.18 and 3,010.59 is: 4,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.59 : 13,880.18 = 3,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.59/13,880.18 = 3,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.59x = 13,880.18 × 3,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.59x = 41,787,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787,538.63/9,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.31

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