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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.22, 13,921.46 and 3,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.22, 13,921.46 and 3,041.70 is: 4,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.22 : 13,921.46 = 3,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.22/13,921.46 = 3,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.22x = 13,921.46 × 3,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.22x = 42,344,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344,904.88/9,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.43

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