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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.25, 13,882.82 and 3,012.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.25, 13,882.82 and 3,012.79 is: 4,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.25 : 13,882.82 = 3,012.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.25/13,882.82 = 3,012.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.25x = 13,882.82 × 3,012.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.25x = 41,825,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,996.24/9,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.65

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