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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.54, 14,218.74 and 3,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.54, 14,218.74 and 3,241.30 is: 4,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.54 : 14,218.74 = 3,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.54/14,218.74 = 3,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.54x = 14,218.74 × 3,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.54x = 46,087,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,114.66/9,485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.67

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