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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.66, 14,215.71 and 2,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.66, 14,215.71 and 2,903.33 is: 4,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.66 : 14,215.71 = 2,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.66/14,215.71 = 2,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.66x = 14,215.71 × 2,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.66x = 41,272,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,272,897.31/9,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.22

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