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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.62, 13,895.46 and 3,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.62, 13,895.46 and 3,020.82 is: 4,531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.62 : 13,895.46 = 3,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.62/13,895.46 = 3,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.62x = 13,895.46 × 3,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.62x = 41,975,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,975,683.48/9,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.73

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