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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.26, 13,913.34 and 3,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.26, 13,913.34 and 3,037.42 is: 4,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.26 : 13,913.34 = 3,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.26/13,913.34 = 3,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.26x = 13,913.34 × 3,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.26x = 42,260,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260,657.18/9,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.33

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