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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,478.51, 14,217.20 and 2,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,478.51, 14,217.20 and 2,904.69 is: 4,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,478.51 : 14,217.20 = 2,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,478.51/14,217.20 = 2,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,478.51x = 14,217.20 × 2,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,478.51x = 41,296,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296,508.60/9,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.86

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