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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.41, 14,166.69 and 2,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.41, 14,166.69 and 2,870.60 is: 4,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.41 : 14,166.69 = 2,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.41/14,166.69 = 2,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.41x = 14,166.69 × 2,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.41x = 40,666,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,666,829.48/9,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.92

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