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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.64, 13,909.02 and 3,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.64, 13,909.02 and 3,116.64 is: 4,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.64 : 13,909.02 = 3,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.64/13,909.02 = 3,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.64x = 13,909.02 × 3,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.64x = 43,349,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,408.09/9,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.98

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