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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.88, 13,932.78 and 3,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.88, 13,932.78 and 3,050.44 is: 4,574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.88 : 13,932.78 = 3,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.88/13,932.78 = 3,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.88x = 13,932.78 × 3,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.88x = 42,501,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,109.42/9,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.01

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