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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.96, 13,905.60 and 3,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.96, 13,905.60 and 3,029.26 is: 4,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.96 : 13,905.60 = 3,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.96/13,905.60 = 3,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.96x = 13,905.60 × 3,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.96x = 42,123,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123,677.86/9,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.60

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