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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.39, 14,164.38 and 2,868.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.39, 14,164.38 and 2,868.63 is: 4,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.39 : 14,164.38 = 2,868.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.39/14,164.38 = 2,868.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.39x = 14,164.38 × 2,868.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.39x = 40,632,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632,365.40/9,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.19

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