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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.81, 14,209.49 and 2,898.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.81, 14,209.49 and 2,898.85 is: 4,348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.81 : 14,209.49 = 2,898.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.81/14,209.49 = 2,898.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.81x = 14,209.49 × 2,898.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.81x = 41,191,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191,180.09/9,472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.36

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