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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.75, 13,901.57 and 3,112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.75, 13,901.57 and 3,112.19 is: 4,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.75 : 13,901.57 = 3,112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.75/13,901.57 = 3,112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.75x = 13,901.57 × 3,112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.75x = 43,264,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264,311.58/9,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.77

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