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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.48, 14,207.77 and 2,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.48, 14,207.77 and 2,898.72 is: 4,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.48 : 14,207.77 = 2,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.48/14,207.77 = 2,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.48x = 14,207.77 × 2,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.48x = 41,184,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,347.05/9,472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.79

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