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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.19, 14,168.58 and 2,871.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.19, 14,168.58 and 2,871.43 is: 4,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.19 : 14,168.58 = 2,871.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.19/14,168.58 = 2,871.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.19x = 14,168.58 × 2,871.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.19x = 40,684,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684,127.25/9,445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.39

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