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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.98, 14,204.04 and 2,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.98, 14,204.04 and 2,894.68 is: 4,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.98 : 14,204.04 = 2,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.98/14,204.04 = 2,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.98x = 14,204.04 × 2,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.98x = 41,116,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116,150.51/9,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.65

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