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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.56, 14,212.44 and 2,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.56, 14,212.44 and 2,899.84 is: 4,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.56 : 14,212.44 = 2,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.56/14,212.44 = 2,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.56x = 14,212.44 × 2,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.56x = 41,213,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,213,802.01/9,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.40

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