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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.72, 13,885.17 and 3,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.72, 13,885.17 and 3,013.96 is: 4,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.72 : 13,885.17 = 3,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.72/13,885.17 = 3,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.72x = 13,885.17 × 3,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.72x = 41,849,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,346.97/9,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.46

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