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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.07, 13,886.34 and 3,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.07, 13,886.34 and 3,016.96 is: 4,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.07 : 13,886.34 = 3,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.07/13,886.34 = 3,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.07x = 13,886.34 × 3,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.07x = 41,894,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894,532.33/9,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.68

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