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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.85, 14,215.30 and 2,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.85, 14,215.30 and 2,903.04 is: 4,354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.85 : 14,215.30 = 2,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.85/14,215.30 = 2,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.85x = 14,215.30 × 2,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.85x = 41,267,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267,577.25/9,476.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.57

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