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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.39, 13,911.88 and 3,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.39, 13,911.88 and 3,031.72 is: 4,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.39 : 13,911.88 = 3,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.39/13,911.88 = 3,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.39x = 13,911.88 × 3,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.39x = 42,176,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,924.83/9,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.17

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