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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.13, 14,208.95 and 2,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.13, 14,208.95 and 2,897.30 is: 4,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.13 : 14,208.95 = 2,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.13/14,208.95 = 2,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.13x = 14,208.95 × 2,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.13x = 41,167,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,167,633.60/9,471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.65

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