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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.83, 14,168.79 and 2,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.83, 14,168.79 and 2,871.96 is: 4,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.83 : 14,168.79 = 2,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.83/14,168.79 = 2,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.83x = 14,168.79 × 2,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.83x = 40,692,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,692,198.13/9,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.95

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