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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.20, 13,891.81 and 4,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.20, 13,891.81 and 4,334.30 is: 6,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.20 : 13,891.81 = 4,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.20/13,891.81 = 4,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.20x = 13,891.81 × 4,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.20x = 60,211,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211,309.72/9,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.46

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