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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.34, 14,159.40 and 4,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.34, 14,159.40 and 4,759.46 is: 7,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.34 : 14,159.40 = 4,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.34/14,159.40 = 4,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.34x = 14,159.40 × 4,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.34x = 67,391,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,391,097.92/9,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.12

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