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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.72, 14,229.84 and 4,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.72, 14,229.84 and 4,291.24 is: 6,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.72 : 14,229.84 = 4,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.72/14,229.84 = 4,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.72x = 14,229.84 × 4,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.72x = 61,063,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,658.60/9,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.15

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