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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.88, 13,925.01 and 3,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.88, 13,925.01 and 3,041.88 is: 4,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.88 : 13,925.01 = 3,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.88/13,925.01 = 3,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.88x = 13,925.01 × 3,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.88x = 42,358,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,358,209.42/9,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.54

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