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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.92, 14,216.91 and 2,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.92, 14,216.91 and 2,904.08 is: 4,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.92 : 14,216.91 = 2,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.92/14,216.91 = 2,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.92x = 14,216.91 × 2,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.92x = 41,286,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,286,972.91/9,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.12

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