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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.72, 13,893.80 and 3,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.72, 13,893.80 and 3,019.54 is: 4,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.72 : 13,893.80 = 3,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.72/13,893.80 = 3,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.72x = 13,893.80 × 3,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.72x = 41,952,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,884.85/9,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.71

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