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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.80, 14,020.40 and 4,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.80, 14,020.40 and 4,154.24 is: 6,232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.80 : 14,020.40 = 4,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.80/14,020.40 = 4,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.80x = 14,020.40 × 4,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.80x = 58,244,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244,106.50/9,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.78

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