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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.86, 14,211.33 and 2,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.86, 14,211.33 and 2,901.11 is: 4,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.86 : 14,211.33 = 2,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.86/14,211.33 = 2,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.86x = 14,211.33 × 2,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.86x = 41,228,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,560.52/9,474.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.37

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