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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.03, 14,204.13 and 2,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.03, 14,204.13 and 2,894.73 is: 4,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.03 : 14,204.13 = 2,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.03/14,204.13 = 2,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.03x = 14,204.13 × 2,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.03x = 41,117,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117,121.23/9,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.73

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