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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.88, 13,912.46 and 3,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.88, 13,912.46 and 3,036.56 is: 4,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.88 : 13,912.46 = 3,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.88/13,912.46 = 3,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.88x = 13,912.46 × 3,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.88x = 42,245,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,245,946.18/9,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.39

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