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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.63, 14,215.32 and 2,908.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.63, 14,215.32 and 2,908.35 is: 4,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.63 : 14,215.32 = 2,908.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.63/14,215.32 = 2,908.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.63x = 14,215.32 × 2,908.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.63x = 41,343,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343,125.92/9,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.18

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