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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.18, 14,207.49 and 2,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.18, 14,207.49 and 2,897.86 is: 4,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.18 : 14,207.49 = 2,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.18/14,207.49 = 2,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.18x = 14,207.49 × 2,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.18x = 41,171,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,316.97/9,471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.01

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