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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.77, 14,169.45 and 2,872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.77, 14,169.45 and 2,872.01 is: 4,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.77 : 14,169.45 = 2,872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.77/14,169.45 = 2,872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.77x = 14,169.45 × 2,872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.77x = 40,694,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,802.09/9,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.26

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