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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.31, 14,212.97 and 2,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.31, 14,212.97 and 2,900.64 is: 4,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.31 : 14,212.97 = 2,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.31/14,212.97 = 2,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.31x = 14,212.97 × 2,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.31x = 41,226,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,694.80/9,475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.96

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