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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.30, 13,955.36 and 3,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.30, 13,955.36 and 3,062.68 is: 4,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.30 : 13,955.36 = 3,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.30/13,955.36 = 3,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.30x = 13,955.36 × 3,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.30x = 42,740,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,816.85/9,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.65

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