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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.46, 13,981.65 and 3,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.46, 13,981.65 and 3,081.60 is: 4,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.46 : 13,981.65 = 3,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.46/13,981.65 = 3,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.46x = 13,981.65 × 3,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.46x = 43,085,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,085,852.64/9,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.23

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