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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.84, 14,227.89 and 2,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.84, 14,227.89 and 2,911.06 is: 4,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.84 : 14,227.89 = 2,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.84/14,227.89 = 2,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.84x = 14,227.89 × 2,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.84x = 41,418,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,241.46/9,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.78

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