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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.58, 13,877.33 and 3,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.58, 13,877.33 and 3,012.12 is: 4,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.58 : 13,877.33 = 3,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.58/13,877.33 = 3,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.58x = 13,877.33 × 3,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.58x = 41,800,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800,168.18/9,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.19

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