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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.39, 13,923.36 and 3,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.39, 13,923.36 and 3,041.82 is: 4,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.39 : 13,923.36 = 3,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.39/13,923.36 = 3,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.39x = 13,923.36 × 3,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.39x = 42,352,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,354.92/9,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.15

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