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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.25, 14,223.53 and 3,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.25, 14,223.53 and 3,241.89 is: 4,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.25 : 14,223.53 = 3,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.25/14,223.53 = 3,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.25x = 14,223.53 × 3,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.25x = 46,111,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111,127.78/9,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.40

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