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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.13, 14,169.32 and 2,871.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.13, 14,169.32 and 2,871.98 is: 4,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.13 : 14,169.32 = 2,871.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.13/14,169.32 = 2,871.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.13x = 14,169.32 × 2,871.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.13x = 40,694,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,003.65/9,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.46

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