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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.48, 13,887.60 and 3,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.48, 13,887.60 and 3,018.72 is: 4,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.48 : 13,887.60 = 3,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.48/13,887.60 = 3,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.48x = 13,887.60 × 3,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.48x = 41,922,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922,775.87/9,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.04

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