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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.57, 14,225.91 and 2,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.57, 14,225.91 and 2,909.82 is: 4,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.57 : 14,225.91 = 2,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.57/14,225.91 = 2,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.57x = 14,225.91 × 2,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.57x = 41,394,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,837.44/9,483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.90

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