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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.94, 14,166.40 and 3,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.94, 14,166.40 and 3,601.02 is: 5,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.94 : 14,166.40 = 3,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.94/14,166.40 = 3,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.94x = 14,166.40 × 3,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.94x = 51,013,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013,489.73/9,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.72

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