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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.65, 14,227.29 and 2,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.65, 14,227.29 and 2,908.68 is: 4,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.65 : 14,227.29 = 2,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.65/14,227.29 = 2,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.65x = 14,227.29 × 2,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.65x = 41,382,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,633.88/9,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.58

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