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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.23, 13,903.92 and 3,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.23, 13,903.92 and 3,026.46 is: 4,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.23 : 13,903.92 = 3,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.23/13,903.92 = 3,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.23x = 13,903.92 × 3,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.23x = 42,079,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,657.72/9,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.20

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