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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,310.63, 45,465.94 and 9,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,310.63, 45,465.94 and 9,250.77 is: 13,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,310.63 : 45,465.94 = 9,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,310.63/45,465.94 = 9,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,310.63x = 45,465.94 × 9,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,310.63x = 420,594,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,594,953.77/30,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.15

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