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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.76, 14,210.99 and 2,899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.76, 14,210.99 and 2,899.92 is: 4,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.76 : 14,210.99 = 2,899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.76/14,210.99 = 2,899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.76x = 14,210.99 × 2,899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.76x = 41,210,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210,719.62/9,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.45

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