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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.93, 14,211.37 and 2,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.93, 14,211.37 and 2,901.10 is: 4,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.93 : 14,211.37 = 2,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.93/14,211.37 = 2,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.93x = 14,211.37 × 2,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.93x = 41,228,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,605.51/9,474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.34

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