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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.32, 13,883.66 and 3,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.32, 13,883.66 and 3,014.86 is: 4,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.32 : 13,883.66 = 3,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.32/13,883.66 = 3,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.32x = 13,883.66 × 3,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.32x = 41,857,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857,291.19/9,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.51

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