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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.73, 14,231.19 and 4,804.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.73, 14,231.19 and 4,804.99 is: 7,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.73 : 14,231.19 = 4,804.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.73/14,231.19 = 4,804.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.73x = 14,231.19 × 4,804.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.73x = 68,380,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,380,708.08/9,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.84

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