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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.29, 14,229.56 and 2,910.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.29, 14,229.56 and 2,910.79 is: 4,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.29 : 14,229.56 = 2,910.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.29/14,229.56 = 2,910.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.29x = 14,229.56 × 2,910.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.29x = 41,419,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419,260.95/9,485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.68

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