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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.55, 14,165.60 and 2,869.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.55, 14,165.60 and 2,869.97 is: 4,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.55 : 14,165.60 = 2,869.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.55/14,165.60 = 2,869.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.55x = 14,165.60 × 2,869.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.55x = 40,654,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654,868.10/9,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.13

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