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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.45, 13,981.84 and 2,301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.45, 13,981.84 and 2,301.41 is: 3,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.45 : 13,981.84 = 2,301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.45/13,981.84 = 2,301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.45x = 13,981.84 × 2,301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.45x = 32,177,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177,982.07/9,321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.03

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