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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.70, 13,887.28 and 3,017.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.70, 13,887.28 and 3,017.58 is: 4,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.70 : 13,887.28 = 3,017.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.70/13,887.28 = 3,017.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.70x = 13,887.28 × 3,017.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.70x = 41,905,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,905,978.38/9,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.61

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