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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.65, 13,918.69 and 3,044.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.65, 13,918.69 and 3,044.03 is: 4,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.65 : 13,918.69 = 3,044.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.65/13,918.69 = 3,044.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.65x = 13,918.69 × 3,044.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.65x = 42,368,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368,894.70/9,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.84

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