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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.52, 13,925.42 and 3,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.52, 13,925.42 and 3,044.18 is: 4,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.52 : 13,925.42 = 3,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.52/13,925.42 = 3,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.52x = 13,925.42 × 3,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.52x = 42,391,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391,485.06/9,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.32

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