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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.72, 13,879.08 and 3,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.72, 13,879.08 and 3,096.72 is: 4,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.72 : 13,879.08 = 3,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.72/13,879.08 = 3,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.72x = 13,879.08 × 3,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.72x = 42,979,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979,624.62/9,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.08

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