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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.40, 13,927.39 and 3,044.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.40, 13,927.39 and 3,044.39 is: 4,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.40 : 13,927.39 = 3,044.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.40/13,927.39 = 3,044.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.40x = 13,927.39 × 3,044.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.40x = 42,400,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400,346.72/9,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.84

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