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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.62, 14,214.75 and 2,904.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.62, 14,214.75 and 2,904.22 is: 4,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.62 : 14,214.75 = 2,904.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.62/14,214.75 = 2,904.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.62x = 14,214.75 × 2,904.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.62x = 41,282,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282,761.25/9,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.90

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