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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.02, 14,165.12 and 2,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.02, 14,165.12 and 2,870.26 is: 4,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.02 : 14,165.12 = 2,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.02/14,165.12 = 2,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.02x = 14,165.12 × 2,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.02x = 40,657,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,549.09/9,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.11

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