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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.40, 14,213.77 and 2,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.40, 14,213.77 and 2,900.73 is: 4,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.40 : 14,213.77 = 2,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.40/14,213.77 = 2,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.40x = 14,213.77 × 2,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.40x = 41,230,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,301.80/9,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.30

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