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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.63, 14,167.07 and 2,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.63, 14,167.07 and 2,870.48 is: 4,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.63 : 14,167.07 = 2,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.63/14,167.07 = 2,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.63x = 14,167.07 × 2,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.63x = 40,666,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,666,276.74/9,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.21

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