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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.15, 14,214.89 and 2,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.15, 14,214.89 and 2,901.48 is: 4,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.15 : 14,214.89 = 2,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.15/14,214.89 = 2,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.15x = 14,214.89 × 2,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.15x = 41,244,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,172.99/9,476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.42

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