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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.18, 14,168.31 and 2,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.18, 14,168.31 and 2,870.90 is: 4,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.18 : 14,168.31 = 2,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.18/14,168.31 = 2,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.18x = 14,168.31 × 2,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.18x = 40,675,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675,801.18/9,444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.97

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