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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.28, 13,931.93 and 3,047.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.28, 13,931.93 and 3,047.47 is: 4,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.28 : 13,931.93 = 3,047.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.28/13,931.93 = 3,047.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.28x = 13,931.93 × 3,047.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.28x = 42,457,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,138.72/9,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.04

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