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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.83, 14,133.17 and 3,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.83, 14,133.17 and 3,181.29 is: 4,772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.83 : 14,133.17 = 3,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.83/14,133.17 = 3,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.83x = 14,133.17 × 3,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.83x = 44,961,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,696.48/9,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.08

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