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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.62, 13,932.82 and 3,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.62, 13,932.82 and 3,046.68 is: 4,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.62 : 13,932.82 = 3,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.62/13,932.82 = 3,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.62x = 13,932.82 × 3,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.62x = 42,448,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,448,844.04/9,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.97

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