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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.24, 13,909.21 and 3,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.24, 13,909.21 and 3,032.28 is: 4,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.24 : 13,909.21 = 3,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.24/13,909.21 = 3,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.24x = 13,909.21 × 3,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.24x = 42,176,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,682.83/9,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.71

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