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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.49, 13,890.68 and 3,018.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.49, 13,890.68 and 3,018.05 is: 4,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.49 : 13,890.68 = 3,018.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.49/13,890.68 = 3,018.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.49x = 13,890.68 × 3,018.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.49x = 41,922,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922,682.23/9,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.54

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