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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.22, 14,208.86 and 2,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.22, 14,208.86 and 2,897.19 is: 4,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.22 : 14,208.86 = 2,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.22/14,208.86 = 2,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.22x = 14,208.86 × 2,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.22x = 41,165,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,774.35/9,471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.41

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