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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.08, 13,917.98 and 3,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.08, 13,917.98 and 3,038.14 is: 4,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.08 : 13,917.98 = 3,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.08/13,917.98 = 3,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.08x = 13,917.98 × 3,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.08x = 42,284,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284,771.76/9,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.49

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