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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.26, 13,920.54 and 3,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.26, 13,920.54 and 3,040.93 is: 4,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.26 : 13,920.54 = 3,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.26/13,920.54 = 3,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.26x = 13,920.54 × 3,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.26x = 42,331,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,387.70/9,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.44

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