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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.54, 14,208.93 and 2,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.54, 14,208.93 and 2,897.04 is: 4,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.54 : 14,208.93 = 2,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.54/14,208.93 = 2,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.54x = 14,208.93 × 2,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.54x = 41,163,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,838.57/9,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.06

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