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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.38, 14,208.57 and 2,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.38, 14,208.57 and 2,901.12 is: 4,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.38 : 14,208.57 = 2,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.38/14,208.57 = 2,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.38x = 14,208.57 × 2,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.38x = 41,220,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,220,766.60/9,472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.68

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