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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.99, 13,928.15 and 3,043.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.99, 13,928.15 and 3,043.61 is: 4,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.99 : 13,928.15 = 3,043.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.99/13,928.15 = 3,043.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.99x = 13,928.15 × 3,043.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.99x = 42,391,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391,876.22/9,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.13

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