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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.84, 14,160.33 and 2,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.84, 14,160.33 and 2,867.08 is: 4,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.84 : 14,160.33 = 2,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.84/14,160.33 = 2,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.84x = 14,160.33 × 2,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.84x = 40,598,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598,763.54/9,440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.34

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