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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.49, 13,887.44 and 3,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.49, 13,887.44 and 3,333.28 is: 5,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.49 : 13,887.44 = 3,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.49/13,887.44 = 3,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.49x = 13,887.44 × 3,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.49x = 46,290,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,290,674.62/9,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.89

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