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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.44, 13,949.28 and 3,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.44, 13,949.28 and 3,144 is: 4,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.44 : 13,949.28 = 3,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.44/13,949.28 = 3,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.44x = 13,949.28 × 3,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.44x = 43,856,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,856,536.32/9,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.03

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