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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.34, 13,883.18 and 3,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.34, 13,883.18 and 3,015.32 is: 4,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.34 : 13,883.18 = 3,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.34/13,883.18 = 3,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.34x = 13,883.18 × 3,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.34x = 41,862,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,230.32/9,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.04

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