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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.48, 14,222.16 and 5,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.48, 14,222.16 and 5,101 is: 7,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.48 : 14,222.16 = 5,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.48/14,222.16 = 5,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.48x = 14,222.16 × 5,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.48x = 72,547,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547,238.16/9,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.47

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