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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.88, 14,170.90 and 2,873.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.88, 14,170.90 and 2,873.55 is: 4,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.88 : 14,170.90 = 2,873.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.88/14,170.90 = 2,873.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.88x = 14,170.90 × 2,873.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.88x = 40,720,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720,789.70/9,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.50

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