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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.15, 13,880.25 and 3,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.15, 13,880.25 and 3,411 is: 5,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.15 : 13,880.25 = 3,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.15/13,880.25 = 3,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.15x = 13,880.25 × 3,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.15x = 47,345,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,345,532.75/9,255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.59

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