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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.70, 14,224.90 and 4,286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.70, 14,224.90 and 4,286.18 is: 6,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.70 : 14,224.90 = 4,286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.70/14,224.90 = 4,286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.70x = 14,224.90 × 4,286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.70x = 60,970,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,970,481.88/9,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.33

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