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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.02, 14,217.99 and 2,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.02, 14,217.99 and 2,904.70 is: 4,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.02 : 14,217.99 = 2,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.02/14,217.99 = 2,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.02x = 14,217.99 × 2,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.02x = 41,298,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298,995.55/9,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.88

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