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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.94, 13,897.35 and 3,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.94, 13,897.35 and 3,106.50 is: 4,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.94 : 13,897.35 = 3,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.94/13,897.35 = 3,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.94x = 13,897.35 × 3,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.94x = 43,172,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172,117.78/9,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.23

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