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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.24, 13,885.20 and 3,016.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.24, 13,885.20 and 3,016.65 is: 4,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.24 : 13,885.20 = 3,016.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.24/13,885.20 = 3,016.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.24x = 13,885.20 × 3,016.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.24x = 41,886,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886,788.58/9,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.27

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