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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,665.28, 46,004.55 and 9,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,665.28, 46,004.55 and 9,316.25 is: 13,976.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,665.28 : 46,004.55 = 9,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,665.28/46,004.55 = 9,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,665.28x = 46,004.55 × 9,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,665.28x = 428,589,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,589,658.91/30,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.38

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