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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.40, 13,898.87 and 3,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.40, 13,898.87 and 3,025.28 is: 4,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.40 : 13,898.87 = 3,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.40/13,898.87 = 3,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.40x = 13,898.87 × 3,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.40x = 42,047,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,896.38/9,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.16

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