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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.83, 13,852.22 and 3,981.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.83, 13,852.22 and 3,981.15 is: 5,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.83 : 13,852.22 = 3,981.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.83/13,852.22 = 3,981.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.83x = 13,852.22 × 3,981.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.83x = 55,147,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147,745.75/9,241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.19

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