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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.06, 13,882.59 and 3,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.06, 13,882.59 and 3,103.38 is: 4,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.06 : 13,882.59 = 3,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.06/13,882.59 = 3,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.06x = 13,882.59 × 3,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.06x = 43,082,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082,952.15/9,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.07

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