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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.73, 13,930.86 and 3,050.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.73, 13,930.86 and 3,050.21 is: 4,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.73 : 13,930.86 = 3,050.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.73/13,930.86 = 3,050.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.73x = 13,930.86 × 3,050.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.73x = 42,492,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,120.87/9,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.61

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