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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.31, 13,860.25 and 3,001.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.31, 13,860.25 and 3,001.39 is: 4,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.31 : 13,860.25 = 3,001.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.31/13,860.25 = 3,001.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.31x = 13,860.25 × 3,001.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.31x = 41,599,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,599,973.59/9,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.52

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