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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.38, 13,941.48 and 3,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.38, 13,941.48 and 3,055.23 is: 4,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.38 : 13,941.48 = 3,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.38/13,941.48 = 3,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.38x = 13,941.48 × 3,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.38x = 42,594,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594,427.94/9,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.32

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