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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.56, 14,217.65 and 2,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.56, 14,217.65 and 2,906.16 is: 4,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.56 : 14,217.65 = 2,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.56/14,217.65 = 2,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.56x = 14,217.65 × 2,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.56x = 41,318,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,765.72/9,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.80

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