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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.83, 13,910.11 and 3,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.83, 13,910.11 and 3,032.88 is: 4,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.83 : 13,910.11 = 3,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.83/13,910.11 = 3,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.83x = 13,910.11 × 3,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.83x = 42,187,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,679.25/9,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.60

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