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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.42, 13,881.22 and 3,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.42, 13,881.22 and 3,331.72 is: 4,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.42 : 13,881.22 = 3,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.42/13,881.22 = 3,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.42x = 13,881.22 × 3,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.42x = 46,248,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248,338.30/9,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.35

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