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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.33, 13,908.56 and 3,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.33, 13,908.56 and 3,032.90 is: 4,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.33 : 13,908.56 = 3,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.33/13,908.56 = 3,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.33x = 13,908.56 × 3,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.33x = 42,183,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183,313.98/9,274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.40

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