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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.53, 13,921.93 and 3,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.53, 13,921.93 and 3,042.01 is: 4,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.53 : 13,921.93 = 3,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.53/13,921.93 = 3,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.53x = 13,921.93 × 3,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.53x = 42,350,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,677.48/9,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.90

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