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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.33, 13,916.03 and 3,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.33, 13,916.03 and 3,038.36 is: 4,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.33 : 13,916.03 = 3,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.33/13,916.03 = 3,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.33x = 13,916.03 × 3,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.33x = 42,281,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,824.14/9,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.05

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