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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.81, 13,875.59 and 3,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.81, 13,875.59 and 3,011.30 is: 4,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.81 : 13,875.59 = 3,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.81/13,875.59 = 3,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.81x = 13,875.59 × 3,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.81x = 41,783,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783,564.17/9,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.77

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