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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.30, 14,227.38 and 2,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.30, 14,227.38 and 2,909.54 is: 4,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.30 : 14,227.38 = 2,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.30/14,227.38 = 2,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.30x = 14,227.38 × 2,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.30x = 41,395,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,395,131.21/9,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.06

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