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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.88, 13,876.31 and 3,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.88, 13,876.31 and 3,094.88 is: 4,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.88 : 13,876.31 = 3,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.88/13,876.31 = 3,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.88x = 13,876.31 × 3,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.88x = 42,945,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945,452.65/9,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.31

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