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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.52, 14,214.24 and 2,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.52, 14,214.24 and 2,902.20 is: 4,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.52 : 14,214.24 = 2,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.52/14,214.24 = 2,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.52x = 14,214.24 × 2,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.52x = 41,252,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252,567.33/9,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.13

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