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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.57, 13,954.86 and 3,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.57, 13,954.86 and 3,062.64 is: 4,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.57 : 13,954.86 = 3,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.57/13,954.86 = 3,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.57x = 13,954.86 × 3,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.57x = 42,738,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738,712.43/9,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.80

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