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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.40, 14,162.19 and 2,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.40, 14,162.19 and 2,867.59 is: 4,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.40 : 14,162.19 = 2,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.40/14,162.19 = 2,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.40x = 14,162.19 × 2,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.40x = 40,611,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,357.59/9,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.41

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