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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.77, 14,167.95 and 2,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.77, 14,167.95 and 2,871.01 is: 4,306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.77 : 14,167.95 = 2,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.77/14,167.95 = 2,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.77x = 14,167.95 × 2,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.77x = 40,676,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676,333.07/9,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.76

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