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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.48, 14,123.26 and 3,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.48, 14,123.26 and 3,261.16 is: 4,888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.48 : 14,123.26 = 3,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.48/14,123.26 = 3,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.48x = 14,123.26 × 3,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.48x = 46,058,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,210.58/9,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.64

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