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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.40, 13,883.09 and 3,015.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.40, 13,883.09 and 3,015.41 is: 4,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.40 : 13,883.09 = 3,015.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.40/13,883.09 = 3,015.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.40x = 13,883.09 × 3,015.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.40x = 41,863,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,139.00/9,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.10

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