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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.08, 13,877.96 and 3,012.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.08, 13,877.96 and 3,012.54 is: 4,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.08 : 13,877.96 = 3,012.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.08/13,877.96 = 3,012.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.08x = 13,877.96 × 3,012.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.08x = 41,807,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807,909.62/9,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.78

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