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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.08, 14,161.56 and 2,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.08, 14,161.56 and 2,867.16 is: 4,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.08 : 14,161.56 = 2,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.08/14,161.56 = 2,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.08x = 14,161.56 × 2,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.08x = 40,603,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603,458.37/9,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.27

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