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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.69, 13,921.02 and 3,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.69, 13,921.02 and 3,041.61 is: 4,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.69 : 13,921.02 = 3,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.69/13,921.02 = 3,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.69x = 13,921.02 × 3,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.69x = 42,342,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,313.64/9,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.92

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