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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.71, 14,171.93 and 2,875.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.71, 14,171.93 and 2,875.35 is: 4,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.71 : 14,171.93 = 2,875.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.71/14,171.93 = 2,875.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.71x = 14,171.93 × 2,875.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.71x = 40,749,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,749,244.55/9,450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.77

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