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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.26, 13,876.27 and 3,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.26, 13,876.27 and 3,011.75 is: 4,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.26 : 13,876.27 = 3,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.26/13,876.27 = 3,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.26x = 13,876.27 × 3,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.26x = 41,791,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791,856.17/9,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.45

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