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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.27, 13,914.99 and 3,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.27, 13,914.99 and 3,036.93 is: 4,555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.27 : 13,914.99 = 3,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.27/13,914.99 = 3,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.27x = 13,914.99 × 3,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.27x = 42,258,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258,850.58/9,276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.59

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