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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.56, 14,219.92 and 2,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.56, 14,219.92 and 2,905.80 is: 4,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.56 : 14,219.92 = 2,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.56/14,219.92 = 2,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.56x = 14,219.92 × 2,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.56x = 41,320,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,320,243.54/9,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.88

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