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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.60, 14,161.64 and 2,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.60, 14,161.64 and 2,867.82 is: 4,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.60 : 14,161.64 = 2,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.60/14,161.64 = 2,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.60x = 14,161.64 × 2,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.60x = 40,613,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613,034.42/9,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.50

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