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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.69, 14,165.62 and 2,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.69, 14,165.62 and 2,867.88 is: 4,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.69 : 14,165.62 = 2,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.69/14,165.62 = 2,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.69x = 14,165.62 × 2,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.69x = 40,625,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,298.29/9,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.76

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