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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.96, 14,207.82 and 2,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.96, 14,207.82 and 2,898.18 is: 4,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.96 : 14,207.82 = 2,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.96/14,207.82 = 2,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.96x = 14,207.82 × 2,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.96x = 41,176,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176,819.77/9,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.23

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