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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.65, 14,219.07 and 2,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.65, 14,219.07 and 2,903.69 is: 4,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.65 : 14,219.07 = 2,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.65/14,219.07 = 2,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.65x = 14,219.07 × 2,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.65x = 41,287,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,771.37/9,477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.33

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