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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.37, 13,889.28 and 3,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.37, 13,889.28 and 3,020.04 is: 4,530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.37 : 13,889.28 = 3,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.37/13,889.28 = 3,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.37x = 13,889.28 × 3,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.37x = 41,946,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,946,096.62/9,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.13

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