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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.13, 13,924.58 and 3,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.13, 13,924.58 and 3,041.19 is: 4,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.13 : 13,924.58 = 3,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.13/13,924.58 = 3,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.13x = 13,924.58 × 3,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.13x = 42,347,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347,278.24/9,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.73

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