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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.81, 13,917.75 and 4,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.81, 13,917.75 and 4,016.59 is: 6,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.81 : 13,917.75 = 4,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.81/13,917.75 = 4,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.81x = 13,917.75 × 4,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.81x = 55,901,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,825.88/9,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.38

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