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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.94, 14,169.31 and 2,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.94, 14,169.31 and 2,873.59 is: 4,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.94 : 14,169.31 = 2,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.94/14,169.31 = 2,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.94x = 14,169.31 × 2,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.94x = 40,716,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,716,787.52/9,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.14

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