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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.40, 13,907.67 and 3,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.40, 13,907.67 and 3,032.07 is: 4,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.40 : 13,907.67 = 3,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.40/13,907.67 = 3,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.40x = 13,907.67 × 3,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.40x = 42,169,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169,028.98/9,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.29

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