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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.34, 14,222.05 and 2,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.34, 14,222.05 and 2,907.54 is: 4,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.34 : 14,222.05 = 2,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.34/14,222.05 = 2,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.34x = 14,222.05 × 2,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.34x = 41,351,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,171.99/9,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.32

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