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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.15, 14,212.77 and 2,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.15, 14,212.77 and 2,901.33 is: 4,352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.15 : 14,212.77 = 2,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.15/14,212.77 = 2,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.15x = 14,212.77 × 2,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.15x = 41,235,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,935.98/9,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.01

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