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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.68, 13,903.82 and 3,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.68, 13,903.82 and 3,028.44 is: 4,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.68 : 13,903.82 = 3,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.68/13,903.82 = 3,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.68x = 13,903.82 × 3,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.68x = 42,106,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106,884.64/9,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.92

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