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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.20, 13,719.08 and 3,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.20, 13,719.08 and 3,301.88 is: 4,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.20 : 13,719.08 = 3,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.20/13,719.08 = 3,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.20x = 13,719.08 × 3,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.20x = 45,298,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298,755.87/9,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.45

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