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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.41, 14,226.79 and 3,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.41, 14,226.79 and 3,241.96 is: 4,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.41 : 14,226.79 = 3,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.41/14,226.79 = 3,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.41x = 14,226.79 × 3,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.41x = 46,122,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,640.44/9,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.51

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