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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.34, 13,951.96 and 3,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.34, 13,951.96 and 3,062.43 is: 4,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.34 : 13,951.96 = 3,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.34/13,951.96 = 3,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.34x = 13,951.96 × 3,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.34x = 42,726,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,900.86/9,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.13

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