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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.44, 13,926.65 and 3,045.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.44, 13,926.65 and 3,045.35 is: 4,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.44 : 13,926.65 = 3,045.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.44/13,926.65 = 3,045.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.44x = 13,926.65 × 3,045.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.44x = 42,411,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411,543.17/9,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.53

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