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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.68, 13,918.38 and 3,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.68, 13,918.38 and 3,039.90 is: 4,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.68 : 13,918.38 = 3,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.68/13,918.38 = 3,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.68x = 13,918.38 × 3,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.68x = 42,310,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310,483.36/9,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.51

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