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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.16, 13,933.50 and 3,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.16, 13,933.50 and 3,049.48 is: 4,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.16 : 13,933.50 = 3,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.16/13,933.50 = 3,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.16x = 13,933.50 × 3,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.16x = 42,489,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,929.58/9,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.16

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