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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.76, 14,218.80 and 2,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.76, 14,218.80 and 2,904.16 is: 4,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.76 : 14,218.80 = 2,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.76/14,218.80 = 2,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.76x = 14,218.80 × 2,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.76x = 41,293,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293,670.21/9,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.90

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