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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.53, 13,954.35 and 3,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.53, 13,954.35 and 3,061.29 is: 4,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.53 : 13,954.35 = 3,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.53/13,954.35 = 3,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.53x = 13,954.35 × 3,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.53x = 42,718,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718,312.11/9,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.61

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