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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.46, 14,221.95 and 2,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.46, 14,221.95 and 2,906.62 is: 4,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.46 : 14,221.95 = 2,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.46/14,221.95 = 2,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.46x = 14,221.95 × 2,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.46x = 41,337,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337,757.85/9,479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.77

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