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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.28, 13,898.01 and 3,025.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.28, 13,898.01 and 3,025.87 is: 4,537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.28 : 13,898.01 = 3,025.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.28/13,898.01 = 3,025.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.28x = 13,898.01 × 3,025.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.28x = 42,053,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,053,571.52/9,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.85

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