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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.44, 14,223.60 and 3,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.44, 14,223.60 and 3,324 is: 4,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.44 : 14,223.60 = 3,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.44/14,223.60 = 3,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.44x = 14,223.60 × 3,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.44x = 47,279,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279,246.40/9,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.50

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