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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.78, 13,909.46 and 3,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.78, 13,909.46 and 3,030.11 is: 4,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.78 : 13,909.46 = 3,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.78/13,909.46 = 3,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.78x = 13,909.46 × 3,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.78x = 42,147,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147,178.69/9,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.75

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