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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.31, 14,216.11 and 2,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.31, 14,216.11 and 2,901.56 is: 4,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.31 : 14,216.11 = 2,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.31/14,216.11 = 2,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.31x = 14,216.11 × 2,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.31x = 41,248,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,817.80/9,475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.29

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