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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.85, 13,921.11 and 3,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.85, 13,921.11 and 3,042.68 is: 4,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.85 : 13,921.11 = 3,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.85/13,921.11 = 3,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.85x = 13,921.11 × 3,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.85x = 42,357,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,357,413.37/9,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.99

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