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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204, 13,806.72 and 3,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204, 13,806.72 and 3,048 is: 4,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204 : 13,806.72 = 3,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204/13,806.72 = 3,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204x = 13,806.72 × 3,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204x = 42,082,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082,882.56/9,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.24

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