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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.93, 14,227.98 and 2,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.93, 14,227.98 and 2,915.68 is: 4,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.93 : 14,227.98 = 2,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.93/14,227.98 = 2,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.93x = 14,227.98 × 2,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.93x = 41,484,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484,236.73/9,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.70

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