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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.82, 14,201.77 and 2,893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.82, 14,201.77 and 2,893.98 is: 4,340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.82 : 14,201.77 = 2,893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.82/14,201.77 = 2,893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.82x = 14,201.77 × 2,893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.82x = 41,099,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,099,638.34/9,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.98

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