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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.17, 13,883.51 and 3,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.17, 13,883.51 and 3,013.52 is: 4,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.17 : 13,883.51 = 3,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.17/13,883.51 = 3,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.17x = 13,883.51 × 3,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.17x = 41,838,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838,219.99/9,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.52

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