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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.02, 14,223.23 and 3,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.02, 14,223.23 and 3,241.73 is: 4,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.02 : 14,223.23 = 3,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.02/14,223.23 = 3,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.02x = 14,223.23 × 3,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.02x = 46,107,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,784.06/9,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.17

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