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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.58, 14,168.88 and 2,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.58, 14,168.88 and 2,871.27 is: 4,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.58 : 14,168.88 = 2,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.58/14,168.88 = 2,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.58x = 14,168.88 × 2,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.58x = 40,682,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,641.07/9,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.06

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