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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.05, 14,216.13 and 2,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.05, 14,216.13 and 2,903.30 is: 4,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.05 : 14,216.13 = 2,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.05/14,216.13 = 2,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.05x = 14,216.13 × 2,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.05x = 41,273,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,619.15/9,477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.11

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