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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.30, 14,206.95 and 2,897.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.30, 14,206.95 and 2,897.49 is: 4,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.30 : 14,206.95 = 2,897.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.30/14,206.95 = 2,897.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.30x = 14,206.95 × 2,897.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.30x = 41,164,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,495.56/9,471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.24

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