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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.53, 13,708.79 and 4,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.53, 13,708.79 and 4,398.32 is: 6,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.53 : 13,708.79 = 4,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.53/13,708.79 = 4,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.53x = 13,708.79 × 4,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.53x = 60,295,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295,554.70/9,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.62

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