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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.84, 13,925.99 and 3,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.84, 13,925.99 and 3,043.23 is: 4,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.84 : 13,925.99 = 3,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.84/13,925.99 = 3,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.84x = 13,925.99 × 3,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.84x = 42,379,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,379,990.55/9,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.41

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