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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.44, 13,916.14 and 3,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.44, 13,916.14 and 3,034.98 is: 4,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.44 : 13,916.14 = 3,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.44/13,916.14 = 3,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.44x = 13,916.14 × 3,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.44x = 42,235,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,198.99/9,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.96

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