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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.13, 14,210.45 and 2,898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.13, 14,210.45 and 2,898.30 is: 4,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.13 : 14,210.45 = 2,898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.13/14,210.45 = 2,898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.13x = 14,210.45 × 2,898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.13x = 41,186,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186,147.24/9,472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.14

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