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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.24, 13,912.21 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.24, 13,912.21 and 3,034.28 is: 4,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.24 : 13,912.21 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.24/13,912.21 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.24x = 13,912.21 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.24x = 42,213,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,213,540.56/9,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.70

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