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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.86, 14,215.38 and 2,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.86, 14,215.38 and 2,900.46 is: 4,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.86 : 14,215.38 = 2,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.86/14,215.38 = 2,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.86x = 14,215.38 × 2,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.86x = 41,231,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,141.07/9,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.18

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