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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.54, 13,942.08 and 3,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.54, 13,942.08 and 3,451.36 is: 5,176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.54 : 13,942.08 = 3,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.54/13,942.08 = 3,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.54x = 13,942.08 × 3,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.54x = 48,119,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,119,137.23/9,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.58

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