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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.94, 14,750.34 and 2,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.94, 14,750.34 and 2,906.44 is: 4,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.94 : 14,750.34 = 2,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.94/14,750.34 = 2,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.94x = 14,750.34 × 2,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.94x = 42,870,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,870,930.41/9,831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.37

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