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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.73, 14,164.77 and 2,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.73, 14,164.77 and 2,868.91 is: 4,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.73 : 14,164.77 = 2,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.73/14,164.77 = 2,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.73x = 14,164.77 × 2,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.73x = 40,637,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637,425.65/9,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.57

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