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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.44, 14,169.28 and 5,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.44, 14,169.28 and 5,062.44 is: 7,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.44 : 14,169.28 = 5,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.44/14,169.28 = 5,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.44x = 14,169.28 × 5,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.44x = 71,731,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,731,129.84/9,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.50

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