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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.86, 14,219.52 and 2,905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.86, 14,219.52 and 2,905.01 is: 4,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.86 : 14,219.52 = 2,905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.86/14,219.52 = 2,905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.86x = 14,219.52 × 2,905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.86x = 41,307,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307,833.27/9,477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.35

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