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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.55, 14,167.09 and 2,870.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.55, 14,167.09 and 2,870.97 is: 4,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.55 : 14,167.09 = 2,870.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.55/14,167.09 = 2,870.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.55x = 14,167.09 × 2,870.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.55x = 40,673,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673,290.38/9,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.62

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