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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.03, 14,196.96 and 2,802.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.03, 14,196.96 and 2,802.21 is: 4,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.03 : 14,196.96 = 2,802.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.03/14,196.96 = 2,802.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.03x = 14,196.96 × 2,802.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.03x = 39,782,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782,863.28/9,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.26

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