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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.26, 14,213.48 and 2,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.26, 14,213.48 and 2,900.96 is: 4,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.26 : 14,213.48 = 2,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.26/14,213.48 = 2,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.26x = 14,213.48 × 2,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.26x = 41,232,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232,736.94/9,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.08

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