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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.88, 14,164.44 and 2,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.88, 14,164.44 and 2,868.72 is: 4,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.88 : 14,164.44 = 2,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.88/14,164.44 = 2,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.88x = 14,164.44 × 2,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.88x = 40,633,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,633,812.32/9,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.57

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