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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.42, 13,994.66 and 4,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.42, 13,994.66 and 4,401.24 is: 6,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.42 : 13,994.66 = 4,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.42/13,994.66 = 4,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.42x = 13,994.66 × 4,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.42x = 61,593,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593,857.38/9,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.57

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