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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.65, 13,921.68 and 3,046.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.65, 13,921.68 and 3,046.03 is: 4,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.65 : 13,921.68 = 3,046.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.65/13,921.68 = 3,046.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.65x = 13,921.68 × 3,046.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.65x = 42,405,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,854.93/9,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.83

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