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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.24, 13,900.80 and 3,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.24, 13,900.80 and 3,029.08 is: 4,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.24 : 13,900.80 = 3,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.24/13,900.80 = 3,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.24x = 13,900.80 × 3,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.24x = 42,106,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106,635.26/9,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.13

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