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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.57, 13,886.47 and 3,102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.57, 13,886.47 and 3,102.13 is: 4,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.57 : 13,886.47 = 3,102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.57/13,886.47 = 3,102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.57x = 13,886.47 × 3,102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.57x = 43,077,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077,550.24/9,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.22

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