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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.53, 13,899.89 and 3,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.53, 13,899.89 and 3,027.12 is: 4,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.53 : 13,899.89 = 3,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.53/13,899.89 = 3,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.53x = 13,899.89 × 3,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.53x = 42,076,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076,619.88/9,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.73

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