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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.44, 14,204.88 and 9,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.44, 14,204.88 and 9,274.08 is: 13,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.44 : 14,204.88 = 9,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.44/14,204.88 = 9,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.44x = 14,204.88 × 9,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.44x = 131,737,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,737,193.51/9,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.22

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