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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.65, 14,160.05 and 2,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.65, 14,160.05 and 2,866.89 is: 4,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.65 : 14,160.05 = 2,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.65/14,160.05 = 2,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.65x = 14,160.05 × 2,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.65x = 40,595,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595,355.26/9,440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.06

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