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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.58, 13,907.43 and 3,032.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.58, 13,907.43 and 3,032.15 is: 4,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.58 : 13,907.43 = 3,032.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.58/13,907.43 = 3,032.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.58x = 13,907.43 × 3,032.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.58x = 42,169,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169,435.36/9,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.27

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