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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.12, 14,212.80 and 2,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.12, 14,212.80 and 2,901.37 is: 4,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.12 : 14,212.80 = 2,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.12/14,212.80 = 2,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.12x = 14,212.80 × 2,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.12x = 41,236,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236,591.54/9,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.09

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