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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.42, 14,166.95 and 2,870.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.42, 14,166.95 and 2,870.57 is: 4,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.42 : 14,166.95 = 2,870.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.42/14,166.95 = 2,870.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.42x = 14,166.95 × 2,870.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.42x = 40,667,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,242.73/9,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.95

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