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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.62, 13,929.82 and 3,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.62, 13,929.82 and 3,044.68 is: 4,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.62 : 13,929.82 = 3,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.62/13,929.82 = 3,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.62x = 13,929.82 × 3,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.62x = 42,411,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411,844.36/9,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.97

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