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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.24, 13,953.58 and 3,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.24, 13,953.58 and 3,063.06 is: 4,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.24 : 13,953.58 = 3,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.24/13,953.58 = 3,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.24x = 13,953.58 × 3,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.24x = 42,740,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,652.75/9,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.16

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