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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.85, 13,911.46 and 3,032.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.85, 13,911.46 and 3,032.83 is: 4,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.85 : 13,911.46 = 3,032.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.85/13,911.46 = 3,032.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.85x = 13,911.46 × 3,032.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.85x = 42,191,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191,112.85/9,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.96

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