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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.33, 14,439.33 and 2,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.33, 14,439.33 and 2,870.10 is: 4,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.33 : 14,439.33 = 2,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.33/14,439.33 = 2,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.33x = 14,439.33 × 2,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.33x = 41,442,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,321.03/9,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.00

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