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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.95, 13,885.08 and 3,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.95, 13,885.08 and 3,016.59 is: 4,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.95 : 13,885.08 = 3,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.95/13,885.08 = 3,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.95x = 13,885.08 × 3,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.95x = 41,885,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885,593.48/9,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.26

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