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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.97, 14,210.45 and 2,900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.97, 14,210.45 and 2,900.16 is: 4,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.97 : 14,210.45 = 2,900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.97/14,210.45 = 2,900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.97x = 14,210.45 × 2,900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.97x = 41,212,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212,578.67/9,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.09

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