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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.23, 13,935.43 and 3,051.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.23, 13,935.43 and 3,051.87 is: 4,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.23 : 13,935.43 = 3,051.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.23/13,935.43 = 3,051.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.23x = 13,935.43 × 3,051.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.23x = 42,529,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,105.49/9,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.34

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