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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.12, 14,218.41 and 2,904.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.12, 14,218.41 and 2,904.27 is: 4,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.12 : 14,218.41 = 2,904.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.12/14,218.41 = 2,904.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.12x = 14,218.41 × 2,904.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.12x = 41,294,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,294,101.61/9,477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.24

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