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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.80, 14,165.72 and 2,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.80, 14,165.72 and 2,870.04 is: 4,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.80 : 14,165.72 = 2,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.80/14,165.72 = 2,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.80x = 14,165.72 × 2,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.80x = 40,656,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656,183.03/9,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.07

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