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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.93, 14,221.60 and 2,906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.93, 14,221.60 and 2,906.97 is: 4,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.93 : 14,221.60 = 2,906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.93/14,221.60 = 2,906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.93x = 14,221.60 × 2,906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.93x = 41,341,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341,764.55/9,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.52

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