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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.74, 13,930.88 and 3,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.74, 13,930.88 and 3,052.16 is: 4,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.74 : 13,930.88 = 3,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.74/13,930.88 = 3,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.74x = 13,930.88 × 3,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.74x = 42,519,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,274.70/9,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.04

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