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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.38, 13,925.72 and 3,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.38, 13,925.72 and 3,126.38 is: 4,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.38 : 13,925.72 = 3,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.38/13,925.72 = 3,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.38x = 13,925.72 × 3,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.38x = 43,537,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537,030.68/9,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.29

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