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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.25, 13,884.32 and 3,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.25, 13,884.32 and 3,013.79 is: 4,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.25 : 13,884.32 = 3,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.25/13,884.32 = 3,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.25x = 13,884.32 × 3,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.25x = 41,844,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844,424.77/9,255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.16

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