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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.32, 13,899.06 and 3,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.32, 13,899.06 and 3,025.80 is: 4,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.32 : 13,899.06 = 3,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.32/13,899.06 = 3,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.32x = 13,899.06 × 3,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.32x = 42,055,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055,775.75/9,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.05

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