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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.36, 13,887.54 and 3,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.36, 13,887.54 and 3,018.96 is: 4,528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.36 : 13,887.54 = 3,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.36/13,887.54 = 3,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.36x = 13,887.54 × 3,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.36x = 41,925,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,927.76/9,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.44

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