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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.06, 13,875.96 and 3,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.06, 13,875.96 and 3,011.55 is: 4,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.06 : 13,875.96 = 3,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.06/13,875.96 = 3,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.06x = 13,875.96 × 3,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.06x = 41,788,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788,147.34/9,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.14

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