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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.77, 14,161.75 and 2,868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.77, 14,161.75 and 2,868.01 is: 4,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.77 : 14,161.75 = 2,868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.77/14,161.75 = 2,868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.77x = 14,161.75 × 2,868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.77x = 40,615,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615,998.04/9,441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.74

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