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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.21, 13,898.59 and 3,025.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.21, 13,898.59 and 3,025.09 is: 4,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.21 : 13,898.59 = 3,025.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.21/13,898.59 = 3,025.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.21x = 13,898.59 × 3,025.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.21x = 42,044,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044,437.64/9,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.88

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