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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.82, 13,901.84 and 3,112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.82, 13,901.84 and 3,112.38 is: 4,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.82 : 13,901.84 = 3,112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.82/13,901.84 = 3,112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.82x = 13,901.84 × 3,112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.82x = 43,267,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,808.78/9,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.60

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