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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.92, 13,920.65 and 3,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.92, 13,920.65 and 3,039.26 is: 4,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.92 : 13,920.65 = 3,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.92/13,920.65 = 3,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.92x = 13,920.65 × 3,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.92x = 42,308,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,459.52/9,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.63

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