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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.15, 13,980.26 and 3,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.15, 13,980.26 and 3,081 is: 4,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.15 : 13,980.26 = 3,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.15/13,980.26 = 3,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.15x = 13,980.26 × 3,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.15x = 43,073,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073,181.06/9,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.52

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