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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.37, 14,223.71 and 3,239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.37, 14,223.71 and 3,239.91 is: 4,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.37 : 14,223.71 = 3,239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.37/14,223.71 = 3,239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.37x = 14,223.71 × 3,239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.37x = 46,083,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,548.37/9,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.43

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