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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.42, 14,215.23 and 2,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.42, 14,215.23 and 2,907.18 is: 4,360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.42 : 14,215.23 = 2,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.42/14,215.23 = 2,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.42x = 14,215.23 × 2,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.42x = 41,326,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326,232.35/9,476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.96

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