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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.72, 13,886.80 and 3,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.72, 13,886.80 and 3,017.74 is: 4,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.72 : 13,886.80 = 3,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.72/13,886.80 = 3,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.72x = 13,886.80 × 3,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.72x = 41,906,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906,751.83/9,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.68

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