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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.65, 14,222.07 and 2,905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.65, 14,222.07 and 2,905.69 is: 4,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.65 : 14,222.07 = 2,905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.65/14,222.07 = 2,905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.65x = 14,222.07 × 2,905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.65x = 41,324,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324,926.58/9,479.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.33

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