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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.02, 14,163.36 and 2,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.02, 14,163.36 and 2,868.19 is: 4,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.02 : 14,163.36 = 2,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.02/14,163.36 = 2,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.02x = 14,163.36 × 2,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.02x = 40,623,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,161.35/9,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.38

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