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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.30, 14,215.86 and 2,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.30, 14,215.86 and 2,903.46 is: 4,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.30 : 14,215.86 = 2,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.30/14,215.86 = 2,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.30x = 14,215.86 × 2,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.30x = 41,275,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275,180.88/9,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.16

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