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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.80, 14,015.82 and 3,103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.80, 14,015.82 and 3,103.10 is: 4,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.80 : 14,015.82 = 3,103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.80/14,015.82 = 3,103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.80x = 14,015.82 × 3,103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.80x = 43,492,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492,491.04/9,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.19

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