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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.24, 13,923.60 and 3,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.24, 13,923.60 and 3,040.72 is: 4,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.24 : 13,923.60 = 3,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.24/13,923.60 = 3,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.24x = 13,923.60 × 3,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.24x = 42,337,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,768.99/9,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.65

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