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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.16, 13,859.32 and 3,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.16, 13,859.32 and 3,082 is: 4,623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.16 : 13,859.32 = 3,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.16/13,859.32 = 3,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.16x = 13,859.32 × 3,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.16x = 42,714,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714,424.24/9,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.69

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