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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.44, 13,701.17 and 3,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.44, 13,701.17 and 3,291.21 is: 4,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.44 : 13,701.17 = 3,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.44/13,701.17 = 3,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.44x = 13,701.17 × 3,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.44x = 45,093,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,093,411.26/9,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.86

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