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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.98, 13,887.05 and 3,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.98, 13,887.05 and 3,015.23 is: 4,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.98 : 13,887.05 = 3,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.98/13,887.05 = 3,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.98x = 13,887.05 × 3,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.98x = 41,872,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872,565.26/9,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.35

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