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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.38, 14,164.28 and 2,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.38, 14,164.28 and 2,870.34 is: 4,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.38 : 14,164.28 = 2,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.38/14,164.28 = 2,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.38x = 14,164.28 × 2,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.38x = 40,656,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656,228.63/9,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.35

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