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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.45, 13,922.38 and 3,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.45, 13,922.38 and 3,041.71 is: 4,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.45 : 13,922.38 = 3,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.45/13,922.38 = 3,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.45x = 13,922.38 × 3,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.45x = 42,347,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347,909.36/9,282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.15

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