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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.13, 14,167.99 and 2,871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.13, 14,167.99 and 2,871.37 is: 4,307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.13 : 14,167.99 = 2,871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.13/14,167.99 = 2,871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.13x = 14,167.99 × 2,871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.13x = 40,681,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681,498.85/9,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.14

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