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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.74, 14,222.61 and 3,933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.74, 14,222.61 and 3,933.59 is: 5,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.74 : 14,222.61 = 3,933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.74/14,222.61 = 3,933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.74x = 14,222.61 × 3,933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.74x = 55,945,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945,916.47/9,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.39

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