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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.24, 14,209.98 and 2,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.24, 14,209.98 and 2,902.36 is: 4,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.24 : 14,209.98 = 2,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.24/14,209.98 = 2,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.24x = 14,209.98 × 2,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.24x = 41,242,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242,477.55/9,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.66

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