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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.48, 14,215.70 and 2,903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.48, 14,215.70 and 2,903.66 is: 4,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.48 : 14,215.70 = 2,903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.48/14,215.70 = 2,903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.48x = 14,215.70 × 2,903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.48x = 41,277,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,559.46/9,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.33

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