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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.06, 14,223.07 and 2,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.06, 14,223.07 and 2,906.56 is: 4,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.06 : 14,223.07 = 2,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.06/14,223.07 = 2,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.06x = 14,223.07 × 2,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.06x = 41,340,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,174.41/9,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.29

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