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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.96, 13,904.60 and 3,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.96, 13,904.60 and 3,029.60 is: 4,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.96 : 13,904.60 = 3,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.96/13,904.60 = 3,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.96x = 13,904.60 × 3,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.96x = 42,125,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,125,376.16/9,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.78

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