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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.02, 13,886.61 and 3,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.02, 13,886.61 and 3,016.78 is: 4,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.02 : 13,886.61 = 3,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.02/13,886.61 = 3,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.02x = 13,886.61 × 3,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.02x = 41,892,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892,847.32/9,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.52

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