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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.25, 13,890.32 and 3,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.25, 13,890.32 and 3,017.81 is: 4,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.25 : 13,890.32 = 3,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.25/13,890.32 = 3,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.25x = 13,890.32 × 3,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.25x = 41,918,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918,262.06/9,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.18

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