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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.32, 13,932.02 and 3,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.32, 13,932.02 and 3,050.08 is: 4,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.32 : 13,932.02 = 3,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.32/13,932.02 = 3,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.32x = 13,932.02 × 3,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.32x = 42,493,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,775.56/9,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.48

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