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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.40, 13,914.62 and 3,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.40, 13,914.62 and 3,033.60 is: 4,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.40 : 13,914.62 = 3,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.40/13,914.62 = 3,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.40x = 13,914.62 × 3,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.40x = 42,211,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211,376.06/9,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.90

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