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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.78, 13,920.12 and 3,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.78, 13,920.12 and 3,038.32 is: 4,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.78 : 13,920.12 = 3,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.78/13,920.12 = 3,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.78x = 13,920.12 × 3,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.78x = 42,293,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293,744.20/9,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.11

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