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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.50, 13,922.94 and 3,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.50, 13,922.94 and 3,124.50 is: 4,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.50 : 13,922.94 = 3,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.50/13,922.94 = 3,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.50x = 13,922.94 × 3,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.50x = 43,502,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502,226.03/9,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.49

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