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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.37, 14,220.37 and 2,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.37, 14,220.37 and 2,907.97 is: 4,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.37 : 14,220.37 = 2,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.37/14,220.37 = 2,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.37x = 14,220.37 × 2,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.37x = 41,352,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,409.35/9,483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.52

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