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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.44, 13,883.28 and 3,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.44, 13,883.28 and 3,100 is: 4,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.44 : 13,883.28 = 3,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.44/13,883.28 = 3,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.44x = 13,883.28 × 3,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.44x = 43,038,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038,168/9,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.04

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