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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.22, 14,167.80 and 2,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.22, 14,167.80 and 2,869.84 is: 4,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.22 : 14,167.80 = 2,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.22/14,167.80 = 2,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.22x = 14,167.80 × 2,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.22x = 40,659,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,319.15/9,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.21

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