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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.49, 13,928.90 and 3,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.49, 13,928.90 and 3,044.12 is: 4,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.49 : 13,928.90 = 3,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.49/13,928.90 = 3,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.49x = 13,928.90 × 3,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.49x = 42,401,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401,158.20/9,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.88

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