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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.63, 13,881.29 and 3,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.63, 13,881.29 and 3,012.03 is: 4,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.63 : 13,881.29 = 3,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.63/13,881.29 = 3,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.63x = 13,881.29 × 3,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.63x = 41,810,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,810,794.80/9,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.31

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