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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.48, 13,889.10 and 3,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.48, 13,889.10 and 3,019.72 is: 4,529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.48 : 13,889.10 = 3,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.48/13,889.10 = 3,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.48x = 13,889.10 × 3,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.48x = 41,941,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941,193.05/9,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.54

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