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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.60, 14,221.20 and 2,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.60, 14,221.20 and 2,906.82 is: 4,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.60 : 14,221.20 = 2,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.60/14,221.20 = 2,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.60x = 14,221.20 × 2,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.60x = 41,338,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338,468.58/9,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.32

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