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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.58, 13,908.92 and 3,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.58, 13,908.92 and 3,032.54 is: 4,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.58 : 13,908.92 = 3,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.58/13,908.92 = 3,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.58x = 13,908.92 × 3,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.58x = 42,179,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179,323.71/9,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.82

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