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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.15, 13,881.90 and 2,930.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.15, 13,881.90 and 2,930.48 is: 4,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.15 : 13,881.90 = 2,930.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.15/13,881.90 = 2,930.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.15x = 13,881.90 × 2,930.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.15x = 40,680,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,560.90/9,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.93

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