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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.07, 14,166.58 and 3,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.07, 14,166.58 and 3,601.14 is: 5,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.07 : 14,166.58 = 3,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.07/14,166.58 = 3,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.07x = 14,166.58 × 3,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.07x = 51,015,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,015,837.90/9,444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.89

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