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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.72, 13,922.80 and 4,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.72, 13,922.80 and 4,017.28 is: 6,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.72 : 13,922.80 = 4,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.72/13,922.80 = 4,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.72x = 13,922.80 × 4,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.72x = 55,931,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,785.98/9,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.07

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