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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.87, 13,886.58 and 3,016.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.87, 13,886.58 and 3,016.87 is: 4,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.87 : 13,886.58 = 3,016.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.87/13,886.58 = 3,016.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.87x = 13,886.58 × 3,016.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.87x = 41,893,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893,937.17/9,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.76

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