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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.48, 13,879.25 and 3,712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.48, 13,879.25 and 3,712.43 is: 5,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.48 : 13,879.25 = 3,712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.48/13,879.25 = 3,712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.48x = 13,879.25 × 3,712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.48x = 51,525,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525,774.14/9,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.46

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