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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.70, 14,170.77 and 2,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.70, 14,170.77 and 2,873.58 is: 4,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.70 : 14,170.77 = 2,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.70/14,170.77 = 2,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.70x = 14,170.77 × 2,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.70x = 40,720,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720,841.26/9,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.22

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