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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.15, 13,931.74 and 3,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.15, 13,931.74 and 3,047.34 is: 4,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.15 : 13,931.74 = 3,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.15/13,931.74 = 3,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.15x = 13,931.74 × 3,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.15x = 42,454,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,748.57/9,288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.85

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