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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.55, 14,201.27 and 2,893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.55, 14,201.27 and 2,893.71 is: 4,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.55 : 14,201.27 = 2,893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.55/14,201.27 = 2,893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.55x = 14,201.27 × 2,893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.55x = 41,094,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094,342.54/9,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.55

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