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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.83, 13,911.61 and 3,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.83, 13,911.61 and 3,033.88 is: 4,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.83 : 13,911.61 = 3,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.83/13,911.61 = 3,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.83x = 13,911.61 × 3,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.83x = 42,206,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206,155.35/9,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.10

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