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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.63, 14,167.24 and 2,870.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.63, 14,167.24 and 2,870.87 is: 4,306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.63 : 14,167.24 = 2,870.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.63/14,167.24 = 2,870.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.63x = 14,167.24 × 2,870.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.63x = 40,672,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672,304.30/9,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.39

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