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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.17, 13,924.02 and 3,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.17, 13,924.02 and 3,041.51 is: 4,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.17 : 13,924.02 = 3,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.17/13,924.02 = 3,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.17x = 13,924.02 × 3,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.17x = 42,350,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,046.07/9,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.01

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