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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.62, 14,227.41 and 2,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.62, 14,227.41 and 2,910.74 is: 4,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.62 : 14,227.41 = 2,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.62/14,227.41 = 2,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.62x = 14,227.41 × 2,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.62x = 41,412,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412,291.38/9,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.72

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