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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.94, 14,209.86 and 2,900.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.94, 14,209.86 and 2,900.10 is: 4,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.94 : 14,209.86 = 2,900.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.94/14,209.86 = 2,900.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.94x = 14,209.86 × 2,900.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.94x = 41,210,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210,014.99/9,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.83

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