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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.05, 13,897.98 and 3,025.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.05, 13,897.98 and 3,025.01 is: 4,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.05 : 13,897.98 = 3,025.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.05/13,897.98 = 3,025.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.05x = 13,897.98 × 3,025.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.05x = 42,041,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,563.22/9,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.65

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