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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.92, 13,931.89 and 3,048.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.92, 13,931.89 and 3,048.81 is: 4,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.92 : 13,931.89 = 3,048.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.92/13,931.89 = 3,048.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.92x = 13,931.89 × 3,048.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.92x = 42,475,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,475,625.68/9,288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.72

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