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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.46, 14,170.68 and 2,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.46, 14,170.68 and 2,873.14 is: 4,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.46 : 14,170.68 = 2,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.46/14,170.68 = 2,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.46x = 14,170.68 × 2,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.46x = 40,714,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,347.54/9,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.55

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