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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.68, 14,216.34 and 2,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.68, 14,216.34 and 2,905.28 is: 4,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.68 : 14,216.34 = 2,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.68/14,216.34 = 2,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.68x = 14,216.34 × 2,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.68x = 41,302,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302,491.08/9,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.49

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