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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.35, 13,915.08 and 3,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.35, 13,915.08 and 3,037.02 is: 4,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.35 : 13,915.08 = 3,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.35/13,915.08 = 3,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.35x = 13,915.08 × 3,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.35x = 42,260,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260,291.50/9,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.71

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