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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.42, 13,862.42 and 2,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.42, 13,862.42 and 2,669.04 is: 4,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.42 : 13,862.42 = 2,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.42/13,862.42 = 2,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.42x = 13,862.42 × 2,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.42x = 36,999,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999,353.48/9,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.34

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