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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.43, 14,212.19 and 2,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.43, 14,212.19 and 2,901.66 is: 4,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.43 : 14,212.19 = 2,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.43/14,212.19 = 2,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.43x = 14,212.19 × 2,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.43x = 41,238,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,928.73/9,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.20

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