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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.39, 14,220.97 and 4,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.39, 14,220.97 and 4,216.52 is: 6,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.39 : 14,220.97 = 4,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.39/14,220.97 = 4,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.39x = 14,220.97 × 4,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.39x = 59,963,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,963,029.44/9,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.29

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