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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.72, 13,892.30 and 3,018.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.72, 13,892.30 and 3,018.54 is: 4,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.72 : 13,892.30 = 3,018.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.72/13,892.30 = 3,018.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.72x = 13,892.30 × 3,018.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.72x = 41,934,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,511.56/9,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.21

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