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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.95, 14,173.44 and 9,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.95, 14,173.44 and 9,241.38 is: 13,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.95 : 14,173.44 = 9,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.95/14,173.44 = 9,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.95x = 14,173.44 × 9,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.95x = 130,982,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,982,144.95/9,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.08

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