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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.98, 13,887.97 and 3,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.98, 13,887.97 and 3,019.52 is: 4,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.98 : 13,887.97 = 3,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.98/13,887.97 = 3,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.98x = 13,887.97 × 3,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.98x = 41,935,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935,030.35/9,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.14

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