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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.16, 13,963.95 and 3,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.16, 13,963.95 and 3,462.36 is: 5,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.16 : 13,963.95 = 3,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.16/13,963.95 = 3,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.16x = 13,963.95 × 3,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.16x = 48,348,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,348,221.92/9,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.85

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