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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.81, 14,162.75 and 2,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.81, 14,162.75 and 2,867.99 is: 4,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.81 : 14,162.75 = 2,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.81/14,162.75 = 2,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.81x = 14,162.75 × 2,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.81x = 40,618,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,618,540.22/9,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.99

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