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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.36, 14,207.03 and 2,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.36, 14,207.03 and 2,897.56 is: 4,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.36 : 14,207.03 = 2,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.36/14,207.03 = 2,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.36x = 14,207.03 × 2,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.36x = 41,165,656.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,656.07/9,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.33

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