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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.89, 14,222.90 and 6,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.89, 14,222.90 and 6,215.66 is: 9,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.89 : 14,222.90 = 6,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.89/14,222.90 = 6,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.89x = 14,222.90 × 6,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.89x = 88,404,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,404,710.61/9,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.53

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