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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.08, 13,883.76 and 3,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.08, 13,883.76 and 3,015.72 is: 4,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.08 : 13,883.76 = 3,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.08/13,883.76 = 3,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.08x = 13,883.76 × 3,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.08x = 41,869,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869,532.71/9,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.95

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