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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.59, 14,221.85 and 2,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.59, 14,221.85 and 2,907.76 is: 4,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.59 : 14,221.85 = 2,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.59/14,221.85 = 2,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.59x = 14,221.85 × 2,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.59x = 41,353,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,353,698.27/9,481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.47

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