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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.29, 14,228.06 and 2,909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.29, 14,228.06 and 2,909.79 is: 4,365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.29 : 14,228.06 = 2,909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.29/14,228.06 = 2,909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.29x = 14,228.06 × 2,909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.29x = 41,400,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,400,652.16/9,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.18

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