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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.54, 14,160.89 and 2,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.54, 14,160.89 and 2,866.73 is: 4,300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.54 : 14,160.89 = 2,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.54/14,160.89 = 2,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.54x = 14,160.89 × 2,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.54x = 40,595,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595,363.05/9,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.11

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