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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.06, 14,206.86 and 2,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.06, 14,206.86 and 2,897.10 is: 4,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.06 : 14,206.86 = 2,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.06/14,206.86 = 2,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.06x = 14,206.86 × 2,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.06x = 41,158,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158,694.11/9,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.73

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