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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.44, 13,711.52 and 2,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.44, 13,711.52 and 2,903.28 is: 4,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.44 : 13,711.52 = 2,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.44/13,711.52 = 2,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.44x = 13,711.52 × 2,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.44x = 39,808,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,808,367.27/9,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.29

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