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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.92, 14,161.28 and 2,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.92, 14,161.28 and 2,867.70 is: 4,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.92 : 14,161.28 = 2,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.92/14,161.28 = 2,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.92x = 14,161.28 × 2,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.92x = 40,610,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610,357.55/9,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.07

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