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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.08, 14,081.34 and 8,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.08, 14,081.34 and 8,681.24 is: 13,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.08 : 14,081.34 = 8,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.08/14,081.34 = 8,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.08x = 14,081.34 × 8,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.08x = 122,243,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,243,492.06/9,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.85

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