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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.56, 14,209.11 and 2,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.56, 14,209.11 and 2,898.60 is: 4,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.56 : 14,209.11 = 2,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.56/14,209.11 = 2,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.56x = 14,209.11 × 2,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.56x = 41,186,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186,526.25/9,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.98

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