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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.85, 13,883.71 and 3,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.85, 13,883.71 and 3,013.40 is: 4,520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.85 : 13,883.71 = 3,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.85/13,883.71 = 3,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.85x = 13,883.71 × 3,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.85x = 41,837,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837,102.30/9,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.56

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