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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.08, 14,226.96 and 2,908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.08, 14,226.96 and 2,908.64 is: 4,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.08 : 14,226.96 = 2,908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.08/14,226.96 = 2,908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.08x = 14,226.96 × 2,908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.08x = 41,381,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381,104.93/9,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.30

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