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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.24, 13,910.71 and 3,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.24, 13,910.71 and 3,033.28 is: 4,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.24 : 13,910.71 = 3,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.24/13,910.71 = 3,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.24x = 13,910.71 × 3,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.24x = 42,195,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,078.43/9,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.20

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