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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.76, 14,170.94 and 2,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.76, 14,170.94 and 2,873 is: 4,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.76 : 14,170.94 = 2,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.76/14,170.94 = 2,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.76x = 14,170.94 × 2,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.76x = 40,713,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713,110.62/9,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.74

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