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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.42, 13,900.95 and 3,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.42, 13,900.95 and 3,024.88 is: 4,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.42 : 13,900.95 = 3,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.42/13,900.95 = 3,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.42x = 13,900.95 × 3,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.42x = 42,048,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,670.88/9,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.75

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