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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.02, 14,221.72 and 3,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.02, 14,221.72 and 3,240.73 is: 4,861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.02 : 14,221.72 = 3,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.02/14,221.72 = 3,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.02x = 14,221.72 × 3,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.02x = 46,088,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,088,683.55/9,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.67

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