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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.24, 14,168.12 and 6,686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.24, 14,168.12 and 6,686.62 is: 10,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.24 : 14,168.12 = 6,686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.24/14,168.12 = 6,686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.24x = 14,168.12 × 6,686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.24x = 94,736,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,736,834.55/9,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.30

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