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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.91, 13,917.31 and 3,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.91, 13,917.31 and 3,036.44 is: 4,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.91 : 13,917.31 = 3,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.91/13,917.31 = 3,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.91x = 13,917.31 × 3,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.91x = 42,259,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,259,103.98/9,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.30

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