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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.96, 13,887.38 and 3,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.96, 13,887.38 and 3,019.21 is: 4,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.96 : 13,887.38 = 3,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.96/13,887.38 = 3,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.96x = 13,887.38 × 3,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.96x = 41,928,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928,889.40/9,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.51

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