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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.84, 14,210.52 and 2,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.84, 14,210.52 and 2,899.76 is: 4,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.84 : 14,210.52 = 2,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.84/14,210.52 = 2,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.84x = 14,210.52 × 2,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.84x = 41,207,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,097.48/9,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.57

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