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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482.27, 14,221.58 and 2,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482.27, 14,221.58 and 2,906.69 is: 4,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482.27 : 14,221.58 = 2,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482.27/14,221.58 = 2,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482.27x = 14,221.58 × 2,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482.27x = 41,337,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337,638.73/9,482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.47

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