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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.07, 13,942.82 and 3,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.07, 13,942.82 and 3,054.43 is: 4,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.07 : 13,942.82 = 3,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.07/13,942.82 = 3,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.07x = 13,942.82 × 3,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.07x = 42,587,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,587,367.69/9,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.21

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