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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.26, 13,944.96 and 3,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.26, 13,944.96 and 3,055.02 is: 4,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.26 : 13,944.96 = 3,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.26/13,944.96 = 3,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.26x = 13,944.96 × 3,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.26x = 42,602,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,131.70/9,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.21

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