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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.87, 14,222.79 and 2,906.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.87, 14,222.79 and 2,906.37 is: 4,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.87 : 14,222.79 = 2,906.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.87/14,222.79 = 2,906.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.87x = 14,222.79 × 2,906.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.87x = 41,336,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336,690.17/9,480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.01

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