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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.56, 13,887.78 and 3,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.56, 13,887.78 and 3,016.12 is: 4,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.56 : 13,887.78 = 3,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.56/13,887.78 = 3,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.56x = 13,887.78 × 3,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.56x = 41,887,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887,203.75/9,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.65

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