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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.93, 14,224.66 and 2,909.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.93, 14,224.66 and 2,909.57 is: 4,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.93 : 14,224.66 = 2,909.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.93/14,224.66 = 2,909.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.93x = 14,224.66 × 2,909.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.93x = 41,387,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,387,558.33/9,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.97

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