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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.51, 14,208.89 and 2,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.51, 14,208.89 and 2,897.93 is: 4,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.51 : 14,208.89 = 2,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.51/14,208.89 = 2,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.51x = 14,208.89 × 2,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.51x = 41,176,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176,389.63/9,473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.48

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