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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.66, 14,217.21 and 2,904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.66, 14,217.21 and 2,904.33 is: 4,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.66 : 14,217.21 = 2,904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.66/14,217.21 = 2,904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.66x = 14,217.21 × 2,904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.66x = 41,291,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291,469.52/9,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.72

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