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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.45, 13,882.95 and 3,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.45, 13,882.95 and 3,013.26 is: 4,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.45 : 13,882.95 = 3,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.45/13,882.95 = 3,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.45x = 13,882.95 × 3,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.45x = 41,832,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832,937.92/9,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.31

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