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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.17, 14,213.36 and 2,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.17, 14,213.36 and 2,905.93 is: 4,359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.17 : 14,213.36 = 2,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.17/14,213.36 = 2,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.17x = 14,213.36 × 2,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.17x = 41,303,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303,029.22/9,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.08

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