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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.98, 13,889.47 and 3,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.98, 13,889.47 and 3,020.52 is: 4,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.98 : 13,889.47 = 3,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.98/13,889.47 = 3,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.98x = 13,889.47 × 3,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.98x = 41,953,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953,421.92/9,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.64

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