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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.51, 13,928.73 and 3,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.51, 13,928.73 and 3,044.97 is: 4,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.51 : 13,928.73 = 3,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.51/13,928.73 = 3,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.51x = 13,928.73 × 3,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.51x = 42,412,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412,564.99/9,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.61

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