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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.32, 13,931.73 and 3,050.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.32, 13,931.73 and 3,050.33 is: 4,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.32 : 13,931.73 = 3,050.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.32/13,931.73 = 3,050.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.32x = 13,931.73 × 3,050.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.32x = 42,496,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496,304.31/9,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.27

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