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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.80, 13,880.66 and 3,330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.80, 13,880.66 and 3,330.49 is: 4,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.80 : 13,880.66 = 3,330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.80/13,880.66 = 3,330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.80x = 13,880.66 × 3,330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.80x = 46,229,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229,399.32/9,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.18

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