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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.44, 13,865.11 and 2,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.44, 13,865.11 and 2,668.86 is: 4,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.44 : 13,865.11 = 2,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.44/13,865.11 = 2,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.44x = 13,865.11 × 2,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.44x = 37,004,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,037.47/9,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.84

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