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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.41, 13,084.48 and 5,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.41, 13,084.48 and 5,232.48 is: 7,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.41 : 13,084.48 = 5,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.41/13,084.48 = 5,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.41x = 13,084.48 × 5,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.41x = 68,464,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464,214.49/9,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.89

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