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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.04, 14,226.64 and 2,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.04, 14,226.64 and 2,909.72 is: 4,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.04 : 14,226.64 = 2,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.04/14,226.64 = 2,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.04x = 14,226.64 × 2,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.04x = 41,395,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,395,538.94/9,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.22

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