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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.83, 14,169.27 and 2,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.83, 14,169.27 and 2,871.55 is: 4,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.83 : 14,169.27 = 2,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.83/14,169.27 = 2,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.83x = 14,169.27 × 2,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.83x = 40,687,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687,696.42/9,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.93

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