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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.91, 14,165.94 and 2,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.91, 14,165.94 and 2,870.10 is: 4,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.91 : 14,165.94 = 2,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.91/14,165.94 = 2,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.91x = 14,165.94 × 2,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.91x = 40,657,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,664.39/9,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.17

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