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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.15, 13,919.44 and 3,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.15, 13,919.44 and 3,044.53 is: 4,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.15 : 13,919.44 = 3,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.15/13,919.44 = 3,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.15x = 13,919.44 × 3,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.15x = 42,378,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378,137.44/9,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.59

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