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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.41, 13,886.29 and 3,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.41, 13,886.29 and 3,017.40 is: 4,526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.41 : 13,886.29 = 3,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.41/13,886.29 = 3,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.41x = 13,886.29 × 3,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.41x = 41,900,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900,504.28/9,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.16

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