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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.76, 14,226.57 and 2,908.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.76, 14,226.57 and 2,908.81 is: 4,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.76 : 14,226.57 = 2,908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.76/14,226.57 = 2,908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.76x = 14,226.57 × 2,908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.76x = 41,382,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,389.08/9,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.50

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