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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.67, 14,209.02 and 2,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.67, 14,209.02 and 2,898.86 is: 4,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.67 : 14,209.02 = 2,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.67/14,209.02 = 2,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.67x = 14,209.02 × 2,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.67x = 41,189,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,959.72/9,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.29

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