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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.97, 14,208.95 and 2,899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.97, 14,208.95 and 2,899.16 is: 4,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.97 : 14,208.95 = 2,899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.97/14,208.95 = 2,899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.97x = 14,208.95 × 2,899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.97x = 41,194,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,019.48/9,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.59

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