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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.56, 13,899.60 and 3,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.56, 13,899.60 and 3,110.88 is: 4,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.56 : 13,899.60 = 3,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.56/13,899.60 = 3,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.56x = 13,899.60 × 3,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.56x = 43,239,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239,987.65/9,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.25

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