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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.78, 14,145.60 and 5,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.78, 14,145.60 and 5,044.20 is: 7,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.78 : 14,145.60 = 5,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.78/14,145.60 = 5,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.78x = 14,145.60 × 5,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.78x = 71,353,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,353,235.52/9,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.21

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