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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.14, 13,908.24 and 3,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.14, 13,908.24 and 3,029.36 is: 4,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.14 : 13,908.24 = 3,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.14/13,908.24 = 3,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.14x = 13,908.24 × 3,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.14x = 42,133,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133,065.93/9,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.54

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