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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.96, 13,882.43 and 3,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.96, 13,882.43 and 3,014.96 is: 4,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.96 : 13,882.43 = 3,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.96/13,882.43 = 3,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.96x = 13,882.43 × 3,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.96x = 41,855,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855,002.09/9,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.44

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