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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.76, 13,934.44 and 3,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.76, 13,934.44 and 3,049.24 is: 4,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.76 : 13,934.44 = 3,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.76/13,934.44 = 3,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.76x = 13,934.44 × 3,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.76x = 42,489,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,451.83/9,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.29

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