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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.55, 13,952.03 and 2,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.55, 13,952.03 and 2,281.58 is: 3,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.55 : 13,952.03 = 2,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.55/13,952.03 = 2,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.55x = 13,952.03 × 2,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.55x = 31,832,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832,713.19/9,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.30

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