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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.13, 14,160.77 and 2,867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.13, 14,160.77 and 2,867.37 is: 4,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.13 : 14,160.77 = 2,867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.13/14,160.77 = 2,867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.13x = 14,160.77 × 2,867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.13x = 40,604,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,167.07/9,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.77

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