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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.89, 13,685.13 and 3,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.89, 13,685.13 and 3,281.41 is: 4,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.89 : 13,685.13 = 3,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.89/13,685.13 = 3,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.89x = 13,685.13 × 3,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.89x = 44,906,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,906,522.43/9,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.17

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