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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.12, 13,882.83 and 3,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.12, 13,882.83 and 3,015.18 is: 4,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.12 : 13,882.83 = 3,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.12/13,882.83 = 3,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.12x = 13,882.83 × 3,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.12x = 41,859,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,859,231.36/9,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.82

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