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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.97, 13,880.88 and 3,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.97, 13,880.88 and 3,330.63 is: 4,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.97 : 13,880.88 = 3,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.97/13,880.88 = 3,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.97x = 13,880.88 × 3,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.97x = 46,232,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232,075.35/9,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.38

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