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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.76, 14,168.39 and 2,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.76, 14,168.39 and 2,874.12 is: 4,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.76 : 14,168.39 = 2,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.76/14,168.39 = 2,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.76x = 14,168.39 × 2,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.76x = 40,721,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721,638.70/9,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.74

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