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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.24, 13,926.69 and 3,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.24, 13,926.69 and 3,044.40 is: 4,566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.24 : 13,926.69 = 3,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.24/13,926.69 = 3,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.24x = 13,926.69 × 3,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.24x = 42,398,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,398,415.04/9,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.71

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