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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.86, 13,954.98 and 3,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.86, 13,954.98 and 3,062.36 is: 4,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.86 : 13,954.98 = 3,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.86/13,954.98 = 3,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.86x = 13,954.98 × 3,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.86x = 42,735,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,102.78/9,301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.25

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