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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.06, 13,918.48 and 2,956.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.06, 13,918.48 and 2,956.11 is: 4,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.06 : 13,918.48 = 2,956.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.06/13,918.48 = 2,956.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.06x = 13,918.48 × 2,956.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.06x = 41,144,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144,571.62/9,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.70

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