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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.83, 14,160.33 and 2,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.83, 14,160.33 and 2,867.07 is: 4,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.83 : 14,160.33 = 2,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.83/14,160.33 = 2,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.83x = 14,160.33 × 2,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.83x = 40,598,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598,657.33/9,440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.33

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