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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.51, 13,926.64 and 3,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.51, 13,926.64 and 3,042.57 is: 4,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.51 : 13,926.64 = 3,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.51/13,926.64 = 3,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.51x = 13,926.64 × 3,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.51x = 42,372,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372,769.46/9,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.80

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