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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.69, 14,169.33 and 2,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.69, 14,169.33 and 2,871.94 is: 4,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.69 : 14,169.33 = 2,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.69/14,169.33 = 2,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.69x = 14,169.33 × 2,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.69x = 40,693,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,693,394.75/9,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.14

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