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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.54, 13,876.65 and 3,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.54, 13,876.65 and 3,012.02 is: 4,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.54 : 13,876.65 = 3,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.54/13,876.65 = 3,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.54x = 13,876.65 × 3,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.54x = 41,796,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796,729.99/9,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.84

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