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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.17, 13,881.46 and 3,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.17, 13,881.46 and 3,014.17 is: 4,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.17 : 13,881.46 = 3,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.17/13,881.46 = 3,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.17x = 13,881.46 × 3,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.17x = 41,841,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841,080.29/9,254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.32

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