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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.21, 13,916.82 and 3,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.21, 13,916.82 and 3,037.43 is: 4,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.21 : 13,916.82 = 3,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.21/13,916.82 = 3,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.21x = 13,916.82 × 3,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.21x = 42,271,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,366.57/9,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.98

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