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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.38, 13,686.22 and 4,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.38, 13,686.22 and 4,444.98 is: 6,665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.38 : 13,686.22 = 4,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.38/13,686.22 = 4,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.38x = 13,686.22 × 4,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.38x = 60,834,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834,974.18/9,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.84

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