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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.73, 14,222.72 and 2,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.73, 14,222.72 and 2,907.97 is: 4,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.73 : 14,222.72 = 2,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.73/14,222.72 = 2,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.73x = 14,222.72 × 2,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.73x = 41,359,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,214.79/9,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.99

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