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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.34, 13,903.45 and 5,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.34, 13,903.45 and 5,581.53 is: 8,361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.34 : 13,903.45 = 5,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.34/13,903.45 = 5,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.34x = 13,903.45 × 5,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.34x = 77,602,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602,509.32/9,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.13

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