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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.90, 14,161.67 and 2,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.90, 14,161.67 and 2,867.06 is: 4,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.90 : 14,161.67 = 2,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.90/14,161.67 = 2,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.90x = 14,161.67 × 2,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.90x = 40,602,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602,389.41/9,440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.69

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