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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.27, 13,952.82 and 3,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.27, 13,952.82 and 3,061.26 is: 4,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.27 : 13,952.82 = 3,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.27/13,952.82 = 3,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.27x = 13,952.82 × 3,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.27x = 42,713,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,713,209.75/9,300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.68

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