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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.52, 13,892.73 and 3,021.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.52, 13,892.73 and 3,021.53 is: 4,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.52 : 13,892.73 = 3,021.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.52/13,892.73 = 3,021.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.52x = 13,892.73 × 3,021.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.52x = 41,977,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,275.75/9,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.44

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