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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.60, 13,893.61 and 3,019.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.60, 13,893.61 and 3,019.42 is: 4,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.60 : 13,893.61 = 3,019.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.60/13,893.61 = 3,019.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.60x = 13,893.61 × 3,019.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.60x = 41,950,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950,643.91/9,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.52

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