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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.48, 14,068.06 and 2,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.48, 14,068.06 and 2,806.40 is: 4,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.48 : 14,068.06 = 2,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.48/14,068.06 = 2,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.48x = 14,068.06 × 2,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.48x = 39,480,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480,603.58/9,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.36

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