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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.10, 14,166.47 and 2,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.10, 14,166.47 and 2,870.28 is: 4,305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.10 : 14,166.47 = 2,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.10/14,166.47 = 2,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.10x = 14,166.47 × 2,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.10x = 40,661,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661,735.51/9,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.52

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