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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.42, 13,887.57 and 3,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.42, 13,887.57 and 3,015.98 is: 4,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.42 : 13,887.57 = 3,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.42/13,887.57 = 3,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.42x = 13,887.57 × 3,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.42x = 41,884,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884,642.61/9,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.44

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