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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.68, 13,922.52 and 3,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.68, 13,922.52 and 3,038.88 is: 4,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.68 : 13,922.52 = 3,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.68/13,922.52 = 3,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.68x = 13,922.52 × 3,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.68x = 42,308,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,867.58/9,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.81

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