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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.89, 13,911.12 and 3,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.89, 13,911.12 and 3,031.22 is: 4,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.89 : 13,911.12 = 3,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.89/13,911.12 = 3,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.89x = 13,911.12 × 3,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.89x = 42,167,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167,665.17/9,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.41

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