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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.39, 14,162.10 and 2,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.39, 14,162.10 and 2,867.62 is: 4,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.39 : 14,162.10 = 2,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.39/14,162.10 = 2,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.39x = 14,162.10 × 2,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.39x = 40,611,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,521.20/9,441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.43

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