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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.36, 14,213.04 and 2,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.36, 14,213.04 and 2,901.52 is: 4,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.36 : 14,213.04 = 2,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.36/14,213.04 = 2,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.36x = 14,213.04 × 2,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.36x = 41,239,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,419.82/9,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.28

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