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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.02, 13,885.11 and 3,015.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.02, 13,885.11 and 3,015.78 is: 4,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.02 : 13,885.11 = 3,015.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.02/13,885.11 = 3,015.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.02x = 13,885.11 × 3,015.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.02x = 41,874,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,874,437.04/9,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.02

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