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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.52, 13,887.36 and 3,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.52, 13,887.36 and 3,017.28 is: 4,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.52 : 13,887.36 = 3,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.52/13,887.36 = 3,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.52x = 13,887.36 × 3,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.52x = 41,902,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902,053.58/9,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.27

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