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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.96, 14,171.43 and 2,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.96, 14,171.43 and 2,873.64 is: 4,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.96 : 14,171.43 = 2,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.96/14,171.43 = 2,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.96x = 14,171.43 × 2,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.96x = 40,723,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723,588.11/9,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.30

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