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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.44, 14,222.40 and 3,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.44, 14,222.40 and 3,325.44 is: 4,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.44 : 14,222.40 = 3,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.44/14,222.40 = 3,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.44x = 14,222.40 × 3,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.44x = 47,295,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,737.86/9,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.24

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