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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.38, 14,168.19 and 2,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.38, 14,168.19 and 2,871.23 is: 4,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.38 : 14,168.19 = 2,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.38/14,168.19 = 2,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.38x = 14,168.19 × 2,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.38x = 40,680,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,132.17/9,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.34

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