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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.24, 13,741.12 and 2,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.24, 13,741.12 and 2,921 is: 4,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.24 : 13,741.12 = 2,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.24/13,741.12 = 2,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.24x = 13,741.12 × 2,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.24x = 40,137,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137,811.52/9,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.26

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