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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.31, 13,876.34 and 3,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.31, 13,876.34 and 3,011.80 is: 4,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.31 : 13,876.34 = 3,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.31/13,876.34 = 3,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.31x = 13,876.34 × 3,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.31x = 41,792,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792,760.81/9,253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.52

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