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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.60, 14,162.72 and 2,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.60, 14,162.72 and 2,867.77 is: 4,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.60 : 14,162.72 = 2,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.60/14,162.72 = 2,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.60x = 14,162.72 × 2,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.60x = 40,615,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615,426.90/9,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.75

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