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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.72, 14,215.68 and 2,903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.72, 14,215.68 and 2,903.36 is: 4,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.72 : 14,215.68 = 2,903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.72/14,215.68 = 2,903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.72x = 14,215.68 × 2,903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.72x = 41,273,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,236.68/9,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.22

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