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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.83, 14,161.84 and 2,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.83, 14,161.84 and 2,868.08 is: 4,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.83 : 14,161.84 = 2,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.83/14,161.84 = 2,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.83x = 14,161.84 × 2,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.83x = 40,617,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617,212.09/9,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.84

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