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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.67, 13,882.86 and 3,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.67, 13,882.86 and 3,014.43 is: 4,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.67 : 13,882.86 = 3,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.67/13,882.86 = 3,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.67x = 13,882.86 × 3,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.67x = 41,848,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,909.67/9,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.92

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