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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.15, 13,881.75 and 3,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.15, 13,881.75 and 3,412 is: 5,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.15 : 13,881.75 = 3,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.15/13,881.75 = 3,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.15x = 13,881.75 × 3,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.15x = 47,364,531
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,531/9,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.09

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