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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.19, 13,906.87 and 3,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.19, 13,906.87 and 3,032.24 is: 4,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.19 : 13,906.87 = 3,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.19/13,906.87 = 3,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.19x = 13,906.87 × 3,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.19x = 42,168,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168,890.37/9,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.89

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