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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444, 14,166.12 and 3,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444, 14,166.12 and 3,288 is: 4,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444 : 14,166.12 = 3,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444/14,166.12 = 3,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444x = 14,166.12 × 3,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444x = 46,578,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,202.56/9,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.04

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