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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.89, 13,933.55 and 3,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.89, 13,933.55 and 3,048.26 is: 4,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.89 : 13,933.55 = 3,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.89/13,933.55 = 3,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.89x = 13,933.55 × 3,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.89x = 42,473,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473,021.08/9,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.95

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