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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.25, 13,887.90 and 4,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.25, 13,887.90 and 4,002.74 is: 5,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.25 : 13,887.90 = 4,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.25/13,887.90 = 4,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.25x = 13,887.90 × 4,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.25x = 55,589,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,589,583.41/9,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.80

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