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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.74, 14,222.93 and 2,906.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.74, 14,222.93 and 2,906.99 is: 4,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.74 : 14,222.93 = 2,906.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.74/14,222.93 = 2,906.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.74x = 14,222.93 × 2,906.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.74x = 41,345,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,829.63/9,480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.03

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