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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.36, 14,209.09 and 2,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.36, 14,209.09 and 2,899.60 is: 4,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.36 : 14,209.09 = 2,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.36/14,209.09 = 2,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.36x = 14,209.09 × 2,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.36x = 41,200,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,634.59/9,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.11

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