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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.96, 13,909.85 and 3,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.96, 13,909.85 and 3,033.32 is: 4,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.96 : 13,909.85 = 3,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.96/13,909.85 = 3,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.96x = 13,909.85 × 3,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.96x = 42,193,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193,078.76/9,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.12

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