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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.11, 14,169.74 and 2,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.11, 14,169.74 and 2,873.33 is: 4,309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.11 : 14,169.74 = 2,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.11/14,169.74 = 2,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.11x = 14,169.74 × 2,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.11x = 40,714,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,253.82/9,447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.71

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