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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.49, 14,222.54 and 3,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.49, 14,222.54 and 3,241.25 is: 4,861.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.49 : 14,222.54 = 3,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.49/14,222.54 = 3,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.49x = 14,222.54 × 3,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.49x = 46,098,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,777.84/9,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.98

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