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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.69, 14,222.54 and 3,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.69, 14,222.54 and 3,241.76 is: 4,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.69 : 14,222.54 = 3,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.69/14,222.54 = 3,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.69x = 14,222.54 × 3,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.69x = 46,106,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,061.27/9,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.64

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