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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.17, 14,224.79 and 2,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.17, 14,224.79 and 2,909.33 is: 4,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.17 : 14,224.79 = 2,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.17/14,224.79 = 2,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.17x = 14,224.79 × 2,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.17x = 41,384,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384,608.29/9,483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.01

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