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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.44, 13,865.28 and 3,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.44, 13,865.28 and 3,088 is: 4,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.44 : 13,865.28 = 3,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.44/13,865.28 = 3,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.44x = 13,865.28 × 3,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.44x = 42,815,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,984.64/9,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.04

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