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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.82, 14,164.80 and 2,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.82, 14,164.80 and 2,870.06 is: 4,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.82 : 14,164.80 = 2,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.82/14,164.80 = 2,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.82x = 14,164.80 × 2,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.82x = 40,653,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,653,825.89/9,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.81

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