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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.88, 14,163.53 and 2,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.88, 14,163.53 and 2,869.84 is: 4,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.88 : 14,163.53 = 2,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.88/14,163.53 = 2,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.88x = 14,163.53 × 2,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.88x = 40,646,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,646,994.12/9,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.60

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