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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.93, 14,158.71 and 4,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.93, 14,158.71 and 4,244.82 is: 6,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.93 : 14,158.71 = 4,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.93/14,158.71 = 4,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.93x = 14,158.71 × 4,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.93x = 60,101,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,175.38/9,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.37

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