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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.52, 14,222.47 and 3,241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.52, 14,222.47 and 3,241.23 is: 4,862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.52 : 14,222.47 = 3,241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.52/14,222.47 = 3,241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.52x = 14,222.47 × 3,241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.52x = 46,098,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,225.33/9,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.42

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