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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.27, 13,984.02 and 3,081.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.27, 13,984.02 and 3,081.03 is: 4,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.27 : 13,984.02 = 3,081.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.27/13,984.02 = 3,081.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.27x = 13,984.02 × 3,081.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.27x = 43,085,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,085,185.14/9,321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.24

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