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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.91, 14,241.98 and 4,812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.91, 14,241.98 and 4,812.18 is: 7,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.91 : 14,241.98 = 4,812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.91/14,241.98 = 4,812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.91x = 14,241.98 × 4,812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.91x = 68,534,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,534,971.32/9,488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.64

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