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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.98, 13,981.14 and 3,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.98, 13,981.14 and 3,081.84 is: 4,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.98 : 13,981.14 = 3,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.98/13,981.14 = 3,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.98x = 13,981.14 × 3,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.98x = 43,087,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087,636.50/9,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.66

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