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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.75, 13,885.07 and 3,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.75, 13,885.07 and 3,014.29 is: 4,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.75 : 13,885.07 = 3,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.75/13,885.07 = 3,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.75x = 13,885.07 × 3,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.75x = 41,853,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,627.65/9,255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.91

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