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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.62, 13,940.46 and 3,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.62, 13,940.46 and 3,054.24 is: 4,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.62 : 13,940.46 = 3,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.62/13,940.46 = 3,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.62x = 13,940.46 × 3,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.62x = 42,577,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,510.55/9,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.38

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