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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.38, 14,312.61 and 3,216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.38, 14,312.61 and 3,216.18 is: 4,824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.38 : 14,312.61 = 3,216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.38/14,312.61 = 3,216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.38x = 14,312.61 × 3,216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.38x = 46,031,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,930.03/9,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.45

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