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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.48, 14,211.72 and 2,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.48, 14,211.72 and 2,900.52 is: 4,350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.48 : 14,211.72 = 2,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.48/14,211.72 = 2,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.48x = 14,211.72 × 2,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.48x = 41,221,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221,378.09/9,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.78

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