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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.32, 14,212.84 and 2,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.32, 14,212.84 and 2,901.48 is: 4,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.32 : 14,212.84 = 2,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.32/14,212.84 = 2,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.32x = 14,212.84 × 2,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.32x = 41,238,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,271.00/9,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.18

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