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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.48, 14,164.44 and 2,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.48, 14,164.44 and 2,867.84 is: 4,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.48 : 14,164.44 = 2,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.48/14,164.44 = 2,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.48x = 14,164.44 × 2,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.48x = 40,621,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,276.79/9,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.43

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