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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.35, 14,206.51 and 2,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.35, 14,206.51 and 2,897.54 is: 4,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.35 : 14,206.51 = 2,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.35/14,206.51 = 2,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.35x = 14,206.51 × 2,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.35x = 41,163,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,859.95/9,471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.14

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