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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.36, 14,217.63 and 2,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.36, 14,217.63 and 2,901.96 is: 4,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.36 : 14,217.63 = 2,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.36/14,217.63 = 2,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.36x = 14,217.63 × 2,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.36x = 41,258,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,993.55/9,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.43

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