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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.76, 13,927.88 and 3,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.76, 13,927.88 and 3,050.18 is: 4,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.76 : 13,927.88 = 3,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.76/13,927.88 = 3,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.76x = 13,927.88 × 3,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.76x = 42,482,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,541.02/9,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.07

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