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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.21, 13,864.88 and 3,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.21, 13,864.88 and 3,001.42 is: 4,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.21 : 13,864.88 = 3,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.21/13,864.88 = 3,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.21x = 13,864.88 × 3,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.21x = 41,614,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614,328.13/9,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.13

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