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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.91, 14,164.91 and 2,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.91, 14,164.91 and 2,870.16 is: 4,304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.91 : 14,164.91 = 2,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.91/14,164.91 = 2,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.91x = 14,164.91 × 2,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.91x = 40,655,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655,558.09/9,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.95

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