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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.30, 14,215.13 and 2,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.30, 14,215.13 and 2,901.63 is: 4,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.30 : 14,215.13 = 2,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.30/14,215.13 = 2,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.30x = 14,215.13 × 2,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.30x = 41,247,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,047.66/9,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.65

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