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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.06, 14,208.36 and 2,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.06, 14,208.36 and 2,898.10 is: 4,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.06 : 14,208.36 = 2,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.06/14,208.36 = 2,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.06x = 14,208.36 × 2,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.06x = 41,177,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,248.12/9,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.23

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