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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.46, 13,871.19 and 4,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.46, 13,871.19 and 4,049.66 is: 6,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.46 : 13,871.19 = 4,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.46/13,871.19 = 4,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.46x = 13,871.19 × 4,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.46x = 56,173,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173,603.30/9,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.46

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