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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.28, 14,208.51 and 2,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.28, 14,208.51 and 2,895.92 is: 4,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.28 : 14,208.51 = 2,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.28/14,208.51 = 2,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.28x = 14,208.51 × 2,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.28x = 41,146,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146,708.28/9,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.37

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