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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.46, 14,227.95 and 2,910.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.46, 14,227.95 and 2,910.61 is: 4,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.46 : 14,227.95 = 2,910.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.46/14,227.95 = 2,910.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.46x = 14,227.95 × 2,910.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.46x = 41,412,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412,013.55/9,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.76

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