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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.85, 14,167.78 and 2,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.85, 14,167.78 and 2,870.54 is: 4,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.85 : 14,167.78 = 2,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.85/14,167.78 = 2,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.85x = 14,167.78 × 2,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.85x = 40,669,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669,094.01/9,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.96

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