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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.34, 13,891.23 and 3,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.34, 13,891.23 and 3,019.36 is: 4,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.34 : 13,891.23 = 3,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.34/13,891.23 = 3,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.34x = 13,891.23 × 3,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.34x = 41,942,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,653.19/9,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.77

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