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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.35, 14,168.53 and 2,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.35, 14,168.53 and 2,871.03 is: 4,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.35 : 14,168.53 = 2,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.35/14,168.53 = 2,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.35x = 14,168.53 × 2,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.35x = 40,678,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,678,274.69/9,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.70

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