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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.50, 14,168.52 and 2,873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.50, 14,168.52 and 2,873.34 is: 4,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.50 : 14,168.52 = 2,873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.50/14,168.52 = 2,873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.50x = 14,168.52 × 2,873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.50x = 40,710,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710,975.26/9,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.09

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