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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.21, 13,904.48 and 3,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.21, 13,904.48 and 3,028.51 is: 4,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.21 : 13,904.48 = 3,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.21/13,904.48 = 3,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.21x = 13,904.48 × 3,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.21x = 42,109,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109,841.58/9,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.47

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