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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.72, 13,888.17 and 3,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.72, 13,888.17 and 3,015.96 is: 4,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.72 : 13,888.17 = 3,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.72/13,888.17 = 3,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.72x = 13,888.17 × 3,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.72x = 41,886,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886,165.19/9,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.46

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