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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.17, 14,211.86 and 2,904.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.17, 14,211.86 and 2,904.93 is: 4,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.17 : 14,211.86 = 2,904.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.17/14,211.86 = 2,904.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.17x = 14,211.86 × 2,904.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.17x = 41,284,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,443.95/9,474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.58

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