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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.43, 14,220.85 and 2,906.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.43, 14,220.85 and 2,906.47 is: 4,359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.43 : 14,220.85 = 2,906.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.43/14,220.85 = 2,906.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.43x = 14,220.85 × 2,906.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.43x = 41,332,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,332,473.90/9,480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.77

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