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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.36, 14,226.63 and 2,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.36, 14,226.63 and 2,907.96 is: 4,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.36 : 14,226.63 = 2,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.36/14,226.63 = 2,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.36x = 14,226.63 × 2,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.36x = 41,370,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,470.97/9,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.43

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