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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.64, 13,909.71 and 3,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.64, 13,909.71 and 3,032.52 is: 4,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.64 : 13,909.71 = 3,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.64/13,909.71 = 3,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.64x = 13,909.71 × 3,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.64x = 42,181,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181,473.77/9,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.03

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