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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.01, 14,209.07 and 2,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.01, 14,209.07 and 2,897.02 is: 4,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.01 : 14,209.07 = 2,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.01/14,209.07 = 2,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.01x = 14,209.07 × 2,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.01x = 41,163,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,959.97/9,471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.31

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