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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.08, 14,166.99 and 4,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.08, 14,166.99 and 4,759.56 is: 7,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.08 : 14,166.99 = 4,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.08/14,166.99 = 4,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.08x = 14,166.99 × 4,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.08x = 67,428,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428,638.92/9,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.29

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