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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.15, 13,978.76 and 3,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.15, 13,978.76 and 3,080 is: 4,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.15 : 13,978.76 = 3,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.15/13,978.76 = 3,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.15x = 13,978.76 × 3,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.15x = 43,054,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,580.80/9,321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.02

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