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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.43, 13,955.82 and 3,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.43, 13,955.82 and 3,062.94 is: 4,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.43 : 13,955.82 = 3,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.43/13,955.82 = 3,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.43x = 13,955.82 × 3,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.43x = 42,745,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,839.31/9,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.13

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