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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.56, 14,210.61 and 2,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.56, 14,210.61 and 2,899.60 is: 4,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.56 : 14,210.61 = 2,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.56/14,210.61 = 2,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.56x = 14,210.61 × 2,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.56x = 41,205,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,205,084.76/9,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.48

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