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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.31, 13,942.29 and 3,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.31, 13,942.29 and 3,055.25 is: 4,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.31 : 13,942.29 = 3,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.31/13,942.29 = 3,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.31x = 13,942.29 × 3,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.31x = 42,597,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,181.52/9,295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.65

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