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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.72, 13,907.86 and 3,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.72, 13,907.86 and 3,029.05 is: 4,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.72 : 13,907.86 = 3,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.72/13,907.86 = 3,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.72x = 13,907.86 × 3,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.72x = 42,127,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,556.21/9,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.15

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