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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.50, 13,955.84 and 3,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.50, 13,955.84 and 3,063.14 is: 4,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.50 : 13,955.84 = 3,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.50/13,955.84 = 3,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.50x = 13,955.84 × 3,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.50x = 42,748,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,629.62/9,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.39

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