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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.27, 13,920.99 and 3,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.27, 13,920.99 and 3,040.93 is: 4,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.27 : 13,920.99 = 3,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.27/13,920.99 = 3,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.27x = 13,920.99 × 3,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.27x = 42,332,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,332,756.12/9,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.59

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