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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.48, 13,682.54 and 2,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.48, 13,682.54 and 2,881.44 is: 4,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.48 : 13,682.54 = 2,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.48/13,682.54 = 2,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.48x = 13,682.54 × 2,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.48x = 39,425,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425,418.06/9,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.73

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