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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.35, 13,882.96 and 3,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.35, 13,882.96 and 3,012.89 is: 4,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.35 : 13,882.96 = 3,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.35/13,882.96 = 3,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.35x = 13,882.96 × 3,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.35x = 41,827,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827,858.53/9,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.81

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