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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.39, 13,685.88 and 3,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.39, 13,685.88 and 3,281.91 is: 4,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.39 : 13,685.88 = 3,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.39/13,685.88 = 3,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.39x = 13,685.88 × 3,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.39x = 44,915,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915,826.43/9,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.92

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