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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.84, 14,163.52 and 2,869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.84, 14,163.52 and 2,869.06 is: 4,303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.84 : 14,163.52 = 2,869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.84/14,163.52 = 2,869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.84x = 14,163.52 × 2,869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.84x = 40,635,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635,988.69/9,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.37

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