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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.88, 14,159.82 and 3,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.88, 14,159.82 and 3,199.92 is: 4,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.88 : 14,159.82 = 3,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.88/14,159.82 = 3,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.88x = 14,159.82 × 3,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.88x = 45,310,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,310,291.21/9,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.88

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