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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.97, 14,207.45 and 2,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.97, 14,207.45 and 2,898.16 is: 4,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.97 : 14,207.45 = 2,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.97/14,207.45 = 2,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.97x = 14,207.45 × 2,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.97x = 41,175,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175,463.29/9,471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.09

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