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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.94, 13,895.85 and 3,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.94, 13,895.85 and 3,105.50 is: 4,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.94 : 13,895.85 = 3,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.94/13,895.85 = 3,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.94x = 13,895.85 × 3,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.94x = 43,153,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,153,562.18/9,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.73

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