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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.70, 13,888.78 and 3,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.70, 13,888.78 and 3,018.58 is: 4,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.70 : 13,888.78 = 3,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.70/13,888.78 = 3,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.70x = 13,888.78 × 3,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.70x = 41,924,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,393.53/9,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.11

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