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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.55, 14,210.33 and 2,899.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.55, 14,210.33 and 2,899.86 is: 4,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.55 : 14,210.33 = 2,899.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.55/14,210.33 = 2,899.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.55x = 14,210.33 × 2,899.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.55x = 41,207,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,953.05/9,473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.79

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