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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.20, 14,164.84 and 2,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.20, 14,164.84 and 2,869.44 is: 4,304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.20 : 14,164.84 = 2,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.20/14,164.84 = 2,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.20x = 14,164.84 × 2,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.20x = 40,645,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,645,158.49/9,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.17

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