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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.39, 14,168.45 and 2,871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.39, 14,168.45 and 2,871.41 is: 4,307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.39 : 14,168.45 = 2,871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.39/14,168.45 = 2,871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.39x = 14,168.45 × 2,871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.39x = 40,683,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683,414.66/9,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.23

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