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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.69, 13,882.78 and 3,014.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.69, 13,882.78 and 3,014.59 is: 4,522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.69 : 13,882.78 = 3,014.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.69/13,882.78 = 3,014.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.69x = 13,882.78 × 3,014.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.69x = 41,850,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850,820.35/9,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.12

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