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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.29, 13,927.88 and 3,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.29, 13,927.88 and 3,045.25 is: 4,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.29 : 13,927.88 = 3,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.29/13,927.88 = 3,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.29x = 13,927.88 × 3,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.29x = 42,413,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,413,901.59/9,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.86

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