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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.68, 13,924.02 and 3,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.68, 13,924.02 and 3,039.88 is: 4,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.68 : 13,924.02 = 3,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.68/13,924.02 = 3,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.68x = 13,924.02 × 3,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.68x = 42,327,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327,349.92/9,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.31

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