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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.07, 14,210.19 and 2,898.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.07, 14,210.19 and 2,898.77 is: 4,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.07 : 14,210.19 = 2,898.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.07/14,210.19 = 2,898.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.07x = 14,210.19 × 2,898.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.07x = 41,192,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,001.42/9,472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.78

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