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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.12, 14,208.15 and 2,898.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.12, 14,208.15 and 2,898.31 is: 4,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.12 : 14,208.15 = 2,898.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.12/14,208.15 = 2,898.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.12x = 14,208.15 × 2,898.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.12x = 41,179,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,552.19/9,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.45

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