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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.11, 14,224.40 and 2,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.11, 14,224.40 and 2,908.26 is: 4,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.11 : 14,224.40 = 2,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.11/14,224.40 = 2,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.11x = 14,224.40 × 2,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.11x = 41,368,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,239.00/9,481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.23

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